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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3533
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 AM
PDT T1
8:20 AM
PDT
1h 25m
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WN1499
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 AM
PDT T1
8:50 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN655
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
PDT T1
10:15 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2346
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 AM
PDT T1
10:20 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN894
WN Southwest
738
9:15 AM
PDT T1
10:40 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1420
WN Southwest
73H
10:04 AM
PDT T1
11:13 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN1172
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
PDT T1
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2875
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
PDT T1
3:55 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1184
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
PDT T1
4:55 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1914
WN Southwest
7S7
4:55 PM
PDT T1
6:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2749
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
PDT T1
6:25 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2127
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
PDT T1
8:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN946
WN Southwest
B38M
7:12 PM
PDT T1
8:23 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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WN2704
WN Southwest
7M8
8:55 PM
PDT T1
10:15 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2261
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 PM
PDT T1
11:35 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2761
WN Southwest
B38M
10:33 PM
PDT T1
11:42 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WN4837
WN Southwest
737
7:00 AM
PDT T2
8:25 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2855
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
PDT T2
8:30 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2857
WN Southwest
737
9:10 AM
PDT T2
10:35 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2861
WN Southwest
738
9:56 AM
PDT T2
11:15 AM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN3544
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
PDT T2
2:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1982
WN Southwest
737
3:00 PM
PDT T2
4:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2863
WN Southwest
B38M
3:40 PM
PDT T2
5:05 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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TWY767
TWY TWY
GLF5
4:48 PM
PDT
5:39 PM
PDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
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TWY822
TWY TWY
GLF5
4:56 PM
PDT
5:46 PM
PDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2934
WN Southwest
73H
5:05 PM
PDT T2
6:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3807
WN Southwest
738
5:45 PM
PDT T2
7:10 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4054
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
PDT T2
7:25 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN223
WN Southwest
737
7:30 PM
PDT T2
9:00 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3655
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 PM
PDT T2
11:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Los Angeles to Oakland
3 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 337 mi 1h 9m nonstop 114 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 46 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h09-1h25 78%
TWY TWY 1 78%
KAI KAI 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI + TWY + WN (47 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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,418
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.

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 3 1 2
Weekly flights 46 28
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 3m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 78%
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 9m to 1h 25m.
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 9m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights46 out / 44 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
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 approximately 1h 9m to 1h 25m. The route covers 337 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: KAI, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from LAX to OAK. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCK, NUQ, VNY, MCC, BUR, UDD, TRM, CLD, STS, FAT, MRY, PRC, RNO, RDD, SCF, TUS, BLI, EGE, RIL, SUN, SAF, EUG, BFI, BRO, PAE, BJC, APA, MTJ, JAC, ASE, YLW, BZN, YVR, ELP, OKC, SJD, YYC, FCA, LNK, DFW, SGR, OMA, MTY, ZCL, LRD, LIT, TIJ, TUL, PVR, IAH, MSP, LAN, ADS, MEM, TYS, YIP, MSY, IND, PDK, BNA, SDF, AGS, SNA, ATL, OPF, VRB, YYZ, TEB, RDU, KOA, HPN, MCO, CLT, BDL, PBI, FLL, IAD, MIA, PHL, PVD, JFK, BOS, LGA, SJO, LIH, HOU, PSP, LAS, PHX, SAN, SLC, SEA, GDL, SMF, LGB, GEG, PDX, SBA, BOI, ABQ, DEN, DAL, MLM, NRT, AUS, SAL, HND, MEX, BJX, MDW, OGG, HNL, TRK and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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).