Oakland to Los Angeles (OAK–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OAK–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 82 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 79 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h16-1h30 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→LAX | SFO→LAX | SJC→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 29 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 26 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 661 | 221 |
| Flight time | 0h 53m | 0h 48m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OAK: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
OAK–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OAK to LAX
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
OAK to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to LAX ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).