Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 337-mile flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 337 mi · 542 km
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying OAK to LAX
| 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 | 202,164 | 1h 18m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
OAK to LAX flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 9:55pm. 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 1595Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1782Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 9:05am | 16 | 100% |
| WN 4152Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 10:40am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2612Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:35am | 12 | 58% |
| WN 3255Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:05pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 4293Southwest Airlines | 2:00pm | 3:25pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 2497Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 3:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2351Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 4:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2816Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:10pm | 12 | 17% |
| WN 2362Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 359Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4302Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 988Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 7:10pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 2262Southwest Airlines | 7:15pm | 8:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 800Southwest Airlines | 7:15pm | 8:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1411Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:20pm | 12 | 60% |
| WN 1226Southwest Airlines | 9:55pm | 11:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is OAK to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,064 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,064 | 78% | 13 min | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 62 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 141 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 135 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 90 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 168 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 66 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 102 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 123 | 88% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 98 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 102 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 165 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 133 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 178 | 79% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 172 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 173 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 113 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 181 | 17,660 | |
| September 2025 | 182 | 18,168 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 20,395 | |
| November 2025 | 184 | 18,210 | |
| December 2025 | 179 | 19,204 | |
| January 2026 | 159 | 13,091 | |
| February 2026 | 154 | 15,097 | |
| March 2026 | 168 | 16,888 | |
| April 2026 | 167 | 16,338 | |
| May 2026 | 176 | 17,579 | |
| June 2026 | 163 | 15,219 | |
| July 2026 | 165 | 14,531 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.