San Francisco to Oakland (SFO–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Oakland
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 11 mi 81 1-stop hubs

SFO–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 11 miles . Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 0 – – 78% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
FAT ~3h 8m SMF ~3h 13m VNY ~3h 17m HHR ~3h 26m TRM ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,468
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
SFO → OAK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
57%
Return
OAK → SFO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric SFO→OAK SJC→OAK SCK→OAK
Distance from SFO – 30 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Departure OTP 78% – –
San Jose (SJC) to Oakland flights · Stockton (SCK) to Oakland flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
11 mi / 18 km
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance11 mi / 18 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to OAK flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, SMF, VNY, HHR, TRM, SMO, BFI, UDD, RDD, BLI, EUG, SCF, SUN, BZN, JAC, APA, EGE, YLW, TUS, YVR, MTJ, SAF, ASE, RIL, LRD, OMA, DFW, MEM, RFD, SJD, HOU, PVR, TYS, PDK, BTV, BNA, OPF, ATL, TEB, PBI, MCO, PHL, KOA, MIA, FLL, JFK, PWM, BOS, ONT, CLD, LAX, SBA, SAN, SNA, DEN, LAS, GDL, SLC, BUR, PHX, PDX, PSP, SEA, MDW, STN, BOI, CLT, LIH, GEG, NRT, IAD, AUS, MRY, DAL, ABQ, HNL, SAL, BDN, OGG, HND and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OAK to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SCK and STS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Stockton (SCK) and Santa Rosa (STS).