Oakland to West Lafayette (OAK–LAF) — 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 2 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 55m JD → Milwaukee (MKE) to West Lafayette flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 47m → UA Chicago (ORD) to West Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to West Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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All flights from West Lafayette (LAF) West Lafayette to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MKE ~5h 55m ORD ~6h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → LAF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
LAF → OAK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Lafayette from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Purdue University Airport.
Metric OAK→LAF SJC→LAF
Distance from OAK – 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 44% –
San Jose (SJC) to West Lafayette flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Purdue University Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
West Lafayette is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LAF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in West Lafayette.
Facts

OAK–LAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to West Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LAF
Full namePurdue University Airport
IATA / ICAOLAF / KLAF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation606 ft / 185 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LAF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
West Lafayette is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from LAF to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).