Travelling from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when searching for your flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK).
The average length of a direct Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Los Angeles and Oakland (where San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is located) share the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), with 28 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LAX to OAK is the 5:10am Southwest Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 9:35pm with Southwest Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to OAK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're going away during a popular month like December, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport taking off from LAX.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LAX to OAK.
With an impressive 85.64% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Los Angeles to OAK flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Grab a San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport rental car and discover Oakland and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport flight.
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Getting from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
Central Oakland is around 11 kilometres from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
$132 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. A return flight starts at $263. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to OAK. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). October is when most people visit Oakland. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in August.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to OAK plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Oakland
Start your Oakland trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Fox Theatre, African American Museum and Library and Oracle Arena are leading attractions which should feature on every Oakland itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Oakland, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres southeast to Fresno to tick off its leading sights. From Forestiere Underground Gardens to Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Sacramento is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 113 kilometres northeast of Oakland. No journey is complete without seeing Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
