Oakland to Philadelphia (OAK–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Oakland to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,505 mi 4h 49m nonstop +3h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and PHL, connecting options are available through 50 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,018
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 → PHL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
45%
Return
PHL → OAK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric OAK→PHL SFO→PHL
Distance from OAK 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6
Weekly flights 1 77
Flight time 4h 49m 5h 10m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,505 mi / 4,031 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 49m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

OAK–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance2,505 mi / 4,031 km
Flight time4h 49m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 4h 49m. The route covers 2,505 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OAK to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, BNA, ASE, APA, HPN, TEB, YIP, OMA, BJC, MKE, VNY, BZN, YYZ, MSY, IAD, BUR, SBA, CHS, MEM, PDX, PSP, SDF, BTV, VRB, BOS, BWI, SFO, YUL, ATL, HOU, ACV, OPF, DFW, BCT, PBI, FLL, MIA, LIR, STT, MDW, MEX, SEA, LAX, PHX, SAN, LAS, DEN, SLC, DAL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from PHL to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PHL

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to PHL ranges from 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,505 miles (4,031 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).