Oakland to Los Angeles (OAK–LAX) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
OAK–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 65 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20-1h35 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→LAX | SFO→LAX | SQL→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 52 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 1040 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 54m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
OAK to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to LAX is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santa Barbara Municipal, San Diego and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Carlos (SQL) and Concord (CCR).