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

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Philadelphia to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 2,505 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind 79 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and OAK, connecting options are available through 79 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
909
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric PHL→OAK ACY→OAK TEB→OAK
Distance from PHL – 46 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 10
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 25m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Atlantic City (ACY) to Oakland flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,505 mi / 4,031 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 5h 41m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,505 mi / 4,031 km
Flight time5h 35m to 5h 41m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections79 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 5h 35m to 5h 41m. The route covers 2,505 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PHL to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, APA, ASE, RIL, BKL, VNY, LIT, TUL, YIP, TEB, JAC, LGA, OKC, SAF, TRM, HPN, SCF, OMA, BZN, AGS, LGB, IND, MRY, SGR, BTR, PVD, EGE, SDF, TYS, MSP, DFW, ONT, FRG, ACY, ABQ, BUR, ADS, BTV, IAD, RDU, SNA, PDK, MZJ, MEM, BDL, BNA, YYZ, JFK, MHK, HOU, ATL, ELP, CLT, DHN, VRB, PWM, IAH, JAX, BOS, OPF, MSY, MCO, FLL, PBI, MIA, AUS, MEX, HNL, DEN, SLC, LAS, PDX, LAX, PHX, MDW, SAN, SEA, DAL and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from OAK to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY and TEB. 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 PHL to OAK

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

PHL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to OAK ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,505 miles (4,031 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY) and Teterboro (TEB).