Los Angeles to Oakland (LAX–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
337 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2415
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
PDT T1
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3042
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 AM
PDT T1
8:15 AM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1150
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
PDT T1
9:25 AM
PDT
1h 15m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4708
WN Southwest
737
8:10 AM
PDT T1
9:30 AM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3014
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 AM
PDT T1
9:50 AM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN960
WN Southwest
73H
10:23 AM
PDT T1
11:42 AM
PDT
1h 19m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
XE192
XE JSX
E145
10:30 AM
PDT
11:29 AM
PDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3937
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
PDT T1
12:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1179
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
PDT T1
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN446
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
PDT T1
1:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2417
WN Southwest
B38M
3:30 PM
PDT T1
4:50 PM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN411
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
PDT T1
5:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2388
WN Southwest
737
5:00 PM
PDT T1
6:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2418
WN Southwest
7M8
5:55 PM
PDT T1
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4554
WN Southwest
7M8
10:16 PM
PDT T1
11:25 PM
PDT
1h 9m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2561
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 PM
PDT T1
11:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8501
WN Southwest
4:27 AM
PDT
5:37 AM
PDT
1h 10m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2108
WN Southwest
B38M
5:45 AM
PDT T2
7:10 AM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3053
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 AM
PDT T2
7:35 AM
PDT
1h 30m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2419
WN Southwest
B38M
6:50 AM
PDT T2
8:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2944
WN Southwest
737
7:30 AM
PDT T2
8:55 AM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1493
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
PDT T2
9:15 AM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4903
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
PDT T2
11:30 AM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2421
WN Southwest
7S7
10:50 AM
PDT T2
12:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3225
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
PDT T2
12:20 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2392
WN Southwest
737
12:40 PM
PDT T2
2:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1494
WN Southwest
7M8
1:00 PM
PDT T2
2:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4978
WN Southwest
B38M
1:20 PM
PDT T2
2:45 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2404
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
PDT T2
6:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3089
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
PDT T2
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4229
WN Southwest
738
7:01 PM
PDT T2
8:24 PM
PDT
1h 23m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN254
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
PDT T2
9:35 PM
PDT
1h 30m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2396
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 PM
PDT T2
11:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
SBA Santa Barbara 3h 19m AVUA EJAWN Santa Barbara (SBA) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 3h 27m AAAFAM ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 3h 29m AADLEJM ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 37m AAACAF EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 13m AAACAF WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 4h 35m ACAMAV AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 4h 53m AAAMAS ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
BOI Boise 5h 25m AFAMAS WN Boise (BOI) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m AAACAF EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 5h 50m AAAFAM ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
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Los Angeles to Oakland
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 337 mi 1h 20m nonstop

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

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h09-1h30 79%
XE JSX 1 E145 0h59 79%
KAI KAI 0 79%
TWY TWY 0 79%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – XE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI + TWY + WN + XE (36 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, LAX to OAK direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,289
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
LAX → OAK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
84%
Return
OAK → LAX
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 337 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from LAX to OAK: Southwest Airlines, JSX, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Santa Barbara Municipal, San Diego and John Wayne Orange County.
Yes, return flights from OAK to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHR, LGB and BUR. 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 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).