Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 337-mile flight takes about 1h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 337 mi · 542 km
- Flight time
- 1h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 64%
Airlines flying LAX to OAK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 37 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 207,534 | 1h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to OAK flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 8:55pm. 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 2468Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 7:25am | 16 | 100% |
| WN 1150Southwest Airlines | 8:10am | 9:25am | 5 | 77% |
| WN 1559Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2326Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 10:25am | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1531Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 10:30am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1543Southwest Airlines | 9:55am | 11:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3606Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 1:45pm | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4164Southwest Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2702Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:45pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 1319Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 4:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3608Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 4:30pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 1752Southwest Airlines | 4:50pm | 6:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1565Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 6:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1316Southwest Airlines | 5:10pm | 6:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2327Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 7:30pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 489Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 8:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1711Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:10pm | 12 | 75% |
Is LAX to OAK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,055 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (68%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,055 | 80% | 11 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 215 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 50 | 100% | |
| 8am to 9am | 165 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 184 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 121 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 80 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 89 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 148 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 183 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 125 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 122 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 192 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 112 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 102 | 64% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 85 | 47% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 184 | 18,528 | |
| September 2025 | 181 | 18,418 | |
| October 2025 | 196 | 20,490 | |
| November 2025 | 188 | 18,409 | |
| December 2025 | 182 | 18,036 | |
| January 2026 | 159 | 15,726 | |
| February 2026 | 153 | 15,996 | |
| March 2026 | 169 | 17,515 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 16,283 | |
| May 2026 | 175 | 17,452 | |
| June 2026 | 163 | 16,318 | |
| July 2026 | 164 | 14,759 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.