West Lafayette to Oakland (LAF–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAF Airport Page →
1,889 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago ~7h 14m UA → KAI Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver ~8h 20m UA → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
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West Lafayette to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,889 mi 4h 41m nonstop -3h behind

LAF–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to West Lafayette flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAF to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~7h 14m DEN ~8h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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
LAF → OAK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
Return
OAK → LAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from West Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric LAF→OAK IND→OAK MDW→OAK
Distance from LAF – 59 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 1 14
Flight time 4h 41m 4h 6m 4h 30m
Indianapolis (IND) to Oakland flights · Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights · Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAF with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind West Lafayette.
LAF: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Lafayette, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,889 mi / 3,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 41m gate to gate.
Facts

LAF–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Lafayette to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,889 mi / 3,040 km
Flight time4h 41m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 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 LAF to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Purdue University Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 4h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,889 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind West Lafayette.
Nearby alternatives include IND, MDW and ORD. 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 LAF to OAK

Purdue University Airport (LAF) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAF to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAF to OAK is about 4 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,889 miles (3,040 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD).