Oakland to London (OAK–LHR) — 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 10 hubs
PDX Portland 12h ASLXJWN AYBAEI Portland (PDX) to London flights
SEA Seattle 12h 16m ASAYBA ASAYBA Seattle (SEA) to London flights
DEN Denver 12h 40m WN ACAYBA Denver (DEN) to London flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 43m LXJPCJWN AAAYBA Los Angeles (LAX) to London flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 45m LXJWNXE AYBAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to London flights
SAN San Diego 13h 10m ASSISWN AYBAEI San Diego (SAN) to London flights
PHX Phoenix 13h 10m WN AAAYBA Phoenix (PHX) to London flights
SLC Salt Lake City 13h 15m AFAMDL DLSK Salt Lake City (SLC) to London flights
AUS Austin 14h RKJWN AYBAEI Austin (AUS) to London flights
BWI Baltimore 18h 25m UD AYBAEI Baltimore (BWI) to London flights
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Oakland to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
768
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 → LHR
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
LHR → OAK
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach London from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric OAK→LHR SFO→LHR
Distance from OAK 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 11
Weekly flights 168
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
London is 8 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

OAK–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to London route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
London is 8 hours ahead of Oakland.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).