Toronto to Oakland (YYZ–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Toronto to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,244 mi 5h 12m nonstop -3h behind 83 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YYZ and OAK, connecting options are available through 83 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,038
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,244 mi / 3,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,244 mi / 3,610 km
Flight time5h 12m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 5h 12m. The route covers 2,244 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, SCF, OMA, VNY, SDF, RNO, BJC, YIP, EGE, APA, SMF, BZN, CLD, IND, BOI, BTV, TUS, TYS, MEM, SGR, GEG, DAL, MSP, MZJ, YOW, ADS, PVD, BDL, HPN, DFW, TEB, MDW, YYC, PDK, HOU, ACY, PSP, BNA, YLW, YVR, LGB, PWM, FRG, RDU, JAX, PHL, LGA, IAD, ATL, IAH, CLT, MSY, VRB, MTY, BOS, JFK, PBI, MCO, OKC, OPF, SJD, FLL, MIA, PVR, SJO, AUS, SAN, GDL, MEX, HNL, PHX, DEN, GLA, STN, LAS, SLC, LAX, FAO, CMN, SAL, NRT, HND and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from OAK to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 YYZ to OAK

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YYZ to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to OAK ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,244 miles (3,610 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.