Oakland to Zacatecas (OAK–ZCL) — 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 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 6h 11m LXJPCJWN → Y4 Los Angeles (LAX) to Zacatecas flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 2m Y4 → AMKL Mexico City (MEX) to Zacatecas flights
MDW Chicago 9h 53m WN → F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Zacatecas flights
TIJ Tijuana ~5h 34m → Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Zacatecas flights
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Oakland to Zacatecas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Zacatecas (ZCL) Zacatecas to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to ZCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
TIJ ~5h 34m LAX ~6h 11m MEX ~9h 2m MDW ~9h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → ZCL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
ZCL → OAK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Zacatecas from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport.
Metric OAK→ZCL SJC→ZCL
Distance from OAK – 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 4
Departure OTP 70% –
San Jose (SJC) to Zacatecas flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 7:00 PM in Zacatecas.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

OAK–ZCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Zacatecas route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: ZCL
Full nameGeneral Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to ZCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway.
Zacatecas is 1 hour ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from ZCL to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).