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 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 81 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h09-1h35 | – | – |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 | 54 |
| Flight time | 0h 49m | 1h 3m | 1h 14m |
| 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. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to OAK ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).