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Route on-time record

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

Oakland (Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport) to Long Beach (Long Beach International Airport). 1,649 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1536 at 6:30 AM.

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

OAK → LGB

Oakland to Long Beach: 1,649 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

87%

Cancelled

0.3%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

96% on time vs 77% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

86% 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 1536

    6:30 AM → 7:55 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 399; its record covers all of them.

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).

    Moderate track record · 63 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 835

    6:50 AM → 8:10 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

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  3. #3 · Southwest 839

    7:25 AM → 8:50 AM1h 25m nonstop

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

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% 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; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 2788

    7:30 PM → 8:55 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 24 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 2389

    10:35 AM → 12:00 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • 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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  6. #6 · Southwest 1966

    10:45 AM → 12:05 PM1h 20m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 35 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (35 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 35 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 1729

    3:15 PM → 4:40 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 96%).
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

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  8. #8 · Southwest 3546

    11:15 AM → 12:40 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (39 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 39 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 1149

    3:30 PM → 4:55 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 96%).
    • Short track record (47 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 47 flights

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  10. #10 · Southwest 4412

    7:40 PM → 9:05 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines86%

    1,649 flights · 87% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM96%

    378 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    341 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    274 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM77%

    346 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 6 to 9 PM84%

    310 flights · avg delay 7 min

Best day: Tuesday (92%). Worst: Friday (84%).

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
90
F
87
M
89
A
89
M
89
J
86
J
87
A
88
S
89
O
90
N
91
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume9%

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

OAK to LGB questions

What time of day is best to fly OAK to LGB?
Before 9 AM: 96% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures 3 to 6 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 OAK to LGB?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,649 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 OAK to LGB?
December (83% on time); the best was November (91%), 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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