Los Angeles to Oakland (LAX–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–OAK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and JSX lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 35 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h09-1h30 | – | – | |
| XE JSX | 1 | E145 | 0h59 | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→OAK | HHR→OAK | LGB→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | 29 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 7m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines and JSX. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to OAK is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santa Barbara Municipal, San Diego and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).