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Route on-time record

LAX to OAK: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Oakland (Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport). 2,120 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1184 at 6:10 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

LAX → OAK

Los Angeles to Oakland: 2,120 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

96% on time vs 59% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

81% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 1184

    6:10 AM → 7:35 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 47 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 2317

    6:00 AM → 7:40 AM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find Southwest 2317 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 894

    9:15 AM → 10:40 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (46 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 46 flights

    Find Southwest 894 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 1841

    10:00 AM → 11:25 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 1420

    10:50 AM → 12:10 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find Southwest 1420 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Southwest 4611

    12:15 PM → 1:40 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 1499

    7:30 AM → 8:50 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    53%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 53% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 74% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  8. #8 · Southwest 1218

    4:00 PM → 5:25 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 2875

    3:40 PM → 5:05 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find Southwest 2875 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Southwest 1914

    4:55 PM → 6:15 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
    • Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

    Find Southwest 1914 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines81%

    2,120 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM96%

    479 flights · avg delay 2 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    397 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    274 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 3 to 6 PM77%

    431 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    460 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • After 9 PM59%

    79 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Sunday (79%).

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
85
F
84
M
83
A
84
M
81
J
81
J
79
A
82
S
87
O
85
N
87
D
85

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft68%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume1%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

LAX to OAK questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to OAK?
Before 9 AM: 96% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from LAX to OAK?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,120 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on LAX to OAK?
July (79% on time); the best was November (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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