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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:06 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Oakland takes 1h 21m, covering 871 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Oakland range from C$ 328 to C$ 589, with an average of C$ 412 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the C$ 412 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 413 round-trip and layover options via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) at C$ 430.

Southwest is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Oakland flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 63–C$ 126 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Oakland flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 121, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 99 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Oakland usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Oakland route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Oakland most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Los Angeles to Oakland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 372 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 516, a difference of C$ 144.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Los Angeles and Oakland.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 10h 38m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Oakland Arena is one of the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Los Angeles International Airport offers different types of parking to suit the needs of travelers. It mainly offers two parking options—economy and terminal parking. Terminal parking has around 8,000 parking spaces, and rates average $5 for the first hour, up to $40 for 24h. The economy parking lot has 2,690 spaces, but availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rates for economy parking average $4 per hour to $12 per day.

There is no hotel at the Oakland International Airport (OAK), but if you want to find a hotel close to the airport, you are spoiled with options. Numerous hotels are located near the airport, some being only a few minutes away. Some of the closest options include Home2 Suites by Hilton Alameda Oakland Airport (1.5 miles), Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland (1.5 miles), and Hilton Oakland Airport (1.5 miles).

LAX has a Children’s Play Area at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The play area is beach-themed, designed for children between two and 11 years old. The area features a slide, sculpted foam pieces, an interactive light table, dolphins, and beach toys. It’s a great space to keep children busy before you board the plane.

To get to downtown Oakland, you can take public transportation or rent a car from the airport. Three public transit options are available between OAK Airport and downtown Oakland—AC Transit, Amtrak, and BART. The AC Transit Line 805 travels between the airport and downtown Oakland every hour between 12:35am and 4:30am. The bus fare averages $1.05-$2.10.