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

YYZ Airport Page →
2,244 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 8m ACOSSN EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 13m ACHRTPD EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 32m ACPDTS WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 45m ACEJANH LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 8h AC ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 8h 42m ACASSN ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 1m ACDLWS AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 9h 7m ACPDTS LXJWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
GDL Guadalajara 11h 34m F8 VBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 13h 30m ACAV N3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Oakland flights
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Toronto to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,244 mi 4h 27m nonstop -3h behind

YYZ–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
919
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
Return
OAK → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → OAK delays →

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 4h 27m gate to gate.
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 time4h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 2,244 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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.
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 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 is about 4 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,244 miles (3,610 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.