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

YYZ Airport Page →
2,244 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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
SAN San Diego 7h 13m AC → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m ACPDTS → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 25m AAACNH → JRELXJWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 7h 29m ACOSSN → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 37m DLWS → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 34m ACPDTS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 8h 43m ACPDTS → WN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 8h 54m ACASQR → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
GDL Guadalajara 11h 29m F8 → F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 41m ACAMF8 → F9Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YYZ Routes OAK Routes YYZ Live Flights OAK Live Flights YYZ Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Toronto flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SAN ~7h 13m LAS ~7h 20m LAX ~7h 25m DEN ~7h 29m SLC ~7h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
882
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
YYZ → OAK
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
59%
Return
OAK → YYZ
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric YYZ→OAK YHM→OAK
Distance from YYZ – 38 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 4h 27m 5h 11m
Departure OTP 62% –
Hamilton (YHM) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ 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 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 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 San Diego, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include YHM. 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 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 San Diego, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM).