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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 6:30 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

A direct flight from Oakland to Los Angeles takes 1h 25m, 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 Oakland to Los Angeles range from C$ 320 to C$ 558, with an average of C$ 400 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 320 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 66% above the C$ 400 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 351 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 399 for direct.

Southwest is the only airline operating Oakland to Los Angeles 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 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Oakland to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Oakland to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 144, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Oakland to Los Angeles route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Oakland to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) – 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Oakland to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 368 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 472, a difference of C$ 105.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Los Angeles.

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 06m, compared with 9h 09m via Portland (PDX) and 17h 15m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Oakland to Los Angeles 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.

Because this is such a popular route between these two very popular cities there are several nonstop options. These include several daily nonstop flights between these two cities on both Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

There are many hotels that have a location that is adjacent to the entrance of the airport property. These include the Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Century Boulevard, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport Lax, and the Hotel June.

There are BART trains that run about every 6 minutes between the Oakland area and the airport. The fare to ride the train is about $9.

At the airport in Los Angeles, all rideshare services need to meet their passengers at the LAX–it lot. Passengers have the option of either making the short walk to this lot from the terminal buildings or there are free shuttle buses that operate from the terminal to this lot.