Zacatecas to Oakland (ZCL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,545 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
GDL Guadalajara 6h 25m Y4 VBY4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 30m F9Y4 LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 11h 59m F9Y4 WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
MEX Mexico City 14h AMLA Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Oakland flights
TIJ Tijuana ~5h 58m Y4 Tijuana (TIJ) to Oakland flights
MTY Monterrey ~6h 3m Monterrey (MTY) to Oakland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zacatecas to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,545 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind

ZCL–OAK had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in April 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 1,545 miles in 3h 44m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZCL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZCL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
124
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
ZCL → OAK
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
OAK → ZCL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Zacatecas

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric ZCL→OAK BJX→OAK GDL→OAK
Distance from ZCL 153 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 24
Flight time 3h 44m 4h 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ZCL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Oakland is 1 hour behind Zacatecas.
ZCL: CST · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,545 mi / 2,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

ZCL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zacatecas to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,545 mi / 2,487 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZCL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,545 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZCL to OAK: Volaris. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guadalajara, Los Angeles and Chicago Midway.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Zacatecas.
Nearby alternatives include BJX and GDL. 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 ZCL to OAK

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service from Volaris, last on the schedule in April 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.

ZCL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZCL to OAK is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,545 miles (2,487 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guadalajara, Los Angeles and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Silao (BJX) and Guadalajara (GDL).