Dallas to Oakland (DAL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,465 mi airlines 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3487
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
MDT T1
8:00 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1285
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
MDT T1
2:05 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN374
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
MDT T1
3:10 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2567
WN Southwest
738
3:10 PM
MDT T1
5:00 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3443
WN Southwest
737
6:30 PM
MDT T1
8:20 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN579
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
MDT T1
8:45 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1076
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
MDT T1
9:45 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN999
WN Southwest
7M8
8:00 PM
MDT T1
9:45 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3558
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 AM
PDT T2
11:30 AM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2317
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
PDT T2
1:50 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1519
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
PDT T2
2:10 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN716
WN Southwest
7M8
8:59 AM
PDT T2
2:12 PM
MDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4368
WN Southwest
73H
2:15 PM
PDT T2
7:40 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4842
WN Southwest
73H
6:10 PM
PDT T2
11:30 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas to Oakland
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,465 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

DAL–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,465 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h45-3h50 80%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 80%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to OAK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,061
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → OAK
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
90%
Return
OAK → DAL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DAL delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric DAL→OAK DFW→OAK
Distance from DAL 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Oakland is 1 hour behind Dallas.
DAL: MDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,465 mi / 2,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 50m.

DAL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,465 mi / 2,358 km
Flight time2h 8m to 3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 13 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,465 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DAL to OAK. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, EGE, SAF, TRM, PSP, UDD, CLD, ASE, SUN, SBA, MRY, SMO, ELP, BFI, BZN, MTJ, TUS, JAC, SFO, SCF, RIL, APA, SMF, SJD, OMA, YVR, GDL, LIT, MEM, PVR, PDK, YIP, IAD, SDF, OPF, TEB, BNA, TYS, ATL, PBI, MCO, PHL, FLL, PWM, FRG, MIA, BOS, LIH, ONT, LAS, PHX, SAN, DEN, SLC, LAX, JCI, PDX, SEA, MDW, AUS, SNA, BUR, ABQ, LGB, HOU, HCR, HND and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Dallas.
Yes, return flights from OAK to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to OAK

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DAL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to OAK ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,465 miles (2,358 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).