Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 336 miles (541 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and San Diego and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to OAK
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
LAX to OAK with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Boise (BOI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Eugene (EUG)American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
LAX to OAK: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to OAK?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK).
How far is Los Angeles from Oakland by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Oakland (OAK) are 336 miles (541 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does LAX to OAK cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAX to OAK with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Oakland?
The most direct connections are through Santa Barbara (SBA), Palm Springs (PSP), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.