Dallas-Fort Worth to Oakland (DFW–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DFW Airport Page →
1,454 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ONT Ontario 5h 7m AABAF9 → WN Ontario (ONT) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 14m AAAYBA → F9PXTWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 15m AAAYBA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
ABQ Albuquerque 5h 16m AAAYBA → WN Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 19m AAASBA → WN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 19m AAAFAM → LXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
PSP Palm Springs 5h 20m AABAG3 → WN Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 5h 22m AAASAY → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 25m AAAMBA → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 5h 29m AAACAV → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,454 mi 2h 18m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DFW and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DFW Routes OAK Routes DFW Live Flights OAK Live Flights DFW Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ONT ~5h 7m LAS ~5h 14m PHX ~5h 15m ABQ ~5h 16m SNA ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,497
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → OAK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
77%
Return
OAK → DFW
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric DFW→OAK DAL→OAK
Distance from DFW – 12 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 14
Flight time 2h 18m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 82% –
Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,454 mi / 2,340 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,454 mi / 2,340 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,454 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ontario, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from OAK to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to OAK

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DFW to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to OAK is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,454 miles (2,340 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ontario, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).