Oakland to Denver (OAK–APA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 58m LXJWNXE IJAXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
DAL Dallas 7h 30m DLXWN ASPLXJXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
YHM Hamilton ~8h 43m Hamilton (YHM) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Oakland to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
945 mi 2h 41m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and APA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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
OAK → APA
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Return
APA → OAK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric OAK→APA SFO→APA SJC→APA
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 41m 1h 57m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 31%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Centennial Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
945 mi / 1,520 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m gate to gate.

OAK–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Denver route.
Route details
Distance945 mi / 1,520 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 945 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from APA to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to APA

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to APA is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 945 miles (1,520 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).