Oakland to Liberia (OAK–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,944 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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 7 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 8h 22m LXJPCJWN ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 15h 48m WN UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
HOU Houston 19h 52m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
SAN San Diego ~6h 51m ASSISWN UD San Diego (SAN) to Liberia flights
BWI Baltimore ~10h 21m UD WN Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
SEA Seattle ~10h 39m ASAYBA Seattle (SEA) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago ~10h 53m AAAVUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
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Oakland to Liberia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,944 mi 4h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

OAK–LIR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
300
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 → LIR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LIR → OAK
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric OAK→LIR SFO→LIR SJC→LIR
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 4h 52m 6h 28m 5h 23m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,944 mi / 4,737 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

OAK–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,944 mi / 4,737 km
Flight time4h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,944 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Denver and William P. Hobby.
Liberia is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Nearby alternatives include SFO and 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.

Flights from OAK to LIR

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to LIR is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,944 miles (4,737 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Denver and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).