Flights to Oakland
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Oakland is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 22 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 58 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 28 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 32 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 28 km (17 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 32 km (20 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,520 ft, OAK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Oakland
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland to Los Angeles | United States | 553 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Oakland to Tijuana | Mexico | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Oakland to Phoenix | United States | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Oakland to San Diego | United States | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Oakland to Mexicali | Mexico | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Oakland to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Oakland to Seattle | United States | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Oakland to Vancouver | Canada | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Oakland to Portland | United States | 859 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Oakland to Las Vegas | United States | 659 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Oakland to Surrey | Canada | 1,258 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Oakland to Albuquerque | United States | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Oakland to Tucson | United States | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Oakland to Fresno | United States | 250 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Oakland to Long Beach | United States | 580 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Oakland to Mesa | United States | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Oakland to Ensenada | Mexico | 838 km (521 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Oakland to Bakersfield | United States | 397 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Oakland to Anaheim | United States | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Oakland to Riverside | United States | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Oakland to Santa Ana | United States | 601 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Oakland to Victoria | Canada | 1,185 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Oakland to Shanghai | China | 9,889 km (6,144 mi) | about 13 h 26 min |
| Oakland to Chongqing | China | 10,967 km (6,815 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Oakland to Chengdu | China | 11,009 km (6,841 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Oakland to Beijing | China | 9,510 km (5,909 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Oakland to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,776 km (6,696 mi) | about 14 h 34 min |
| Oakland to Tianjin | China | 9,526 km (5,919 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Oakland to Wuhan | China | 10,410 km (6,469 mi) | about 14 h 6 min |
| Oakland to Lahore | Pakistan | 12,112 km (7,526 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Oakland?
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, SFO, SJC, CCR, SQL, SCK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is OAK from Oakland city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Oakland on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.