Denver (DEN) to Oakland (OAK) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 957-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 957 mi · 1,540 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying DEN to OAK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 228,973 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to OAK flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:05am and the last at 10:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4678Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 10:35am | 18 | 94% |
| WN 1584Southwest Airlines | 10:35am | 12:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1583Southwest Airlines | 12:25pm | 1:55pm | 24 | 71% |
| WN 269Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 4:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2045Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1678Southwest Airlines | 4:10pm | 5:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 697Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:20pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 869Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4686Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 7:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 168Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:30pm | 28 | 50% |
| WN 3337Southwest Airlines | 10:35pm | 12:05am | 20 | 56% |
Is DEN to OAK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 65% of 1,613 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (87%), those around 10pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,613 | 65% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 119 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 209 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 60 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 87 | 66% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 36 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 81 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 156 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 60 | 55% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 80 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 50 | 38% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 62 | 46% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 140 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 76 | 49% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 225 | 50% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 50 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 104 | 49% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 21,533 | |
| September 2025 | 138 | 20,583 | |
| October 2025 | 148 | 21,292 | |
| November 2025 | 126 | 17,686 | |
| December 2025 | 135 | 19,122 | |
| January 2026 | 122 | 15,966 | |
| February 2026 | 112 | 14,266 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 17,515 | |
| April 2026 | 122 | 18,074 | |
| May 2026 | 129 | 19,537 | |
| June 2026 | 147 | 21,107 | |
| July 2026 | 152 | 22,292 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.