Los Angeles to Oakland (LAX–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–OAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, TWY and KAI lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 46 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h09-1h25 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Oakland from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→OAK | HHR→OAK | LGB→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 1h 3m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to OAK
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from KAI, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to OAK ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).