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

PHL Airport Page →
2,505 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 7h 21m AAACBA → WN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 41m AABAEI → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 45m AADLKE → DLJDWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 48m AAEIIB → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 57m AABACZ → PXTWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
DAL Dallas 8h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 8h AA → ASTCNWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 8h 45m AAEIQR → VJAWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 9h 2m AAASAY → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,505 mi 5h 14m nonstop -3h behind

PHL–OAK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,505 miles in 5h 14m.

Also explore PHL Routes OAK Routes PHL Live Flights OAK Live Flights PHL Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HTT HTT 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DEN ~7h 21m MDW ~7h 30m LAS ~7h 41m SLC ~7h 45m PHX ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
903
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
PHL → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → PHL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric PHL→OAK ILG→OAK ACY→OAK
Distance from PHL – 24 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines – – 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 5h 14m 5h 4m 5h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Wilmington (ILG) to Oakland flights · Atlantic City (ACY) to Oakland flights · Harrisburg (MDT) 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 14m gate to gate.
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 14m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,505 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHL to OAK. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid.
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 ILG, ACY and MDT. 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 PHL to OAK

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to OAK is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,505 miles (4,031 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Atlantic City (ACY) and Harrisburg (MDT).