San Francisco to Oakland (SFO–OAK) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–OAK had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 11 miles in 23h 59m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→OAK | SJC→OAK | SCK→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 23h 59m | 0h 16m | 0h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to OAK
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.
SFO to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to OAK is about 23 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 11 miles (18 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, El Salvador and Lihue. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Stockton (SCK) and Santa Rosa (STS).