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Los AngelesOakland

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time1h 25mDistance542 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

542 km

Fastest Flight

1h 25m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Boeing 757

Los Angeles to Oakland Flights

Flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:00 and 08:10. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 542 km (337 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Oakland

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for Oakland

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Oakland

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

14°

7°

98mm

Feb

16°

8°

85mm

Mar

18°

10°

72mm

Apr

19°

12°

38mm

May

21°

13°

15mm

Jun

23°

16°

5mm

Jul

24°

16°

0mm

Aug

24°

16°

0mm

Sep

25°

15°

5mm

Oct

22°

13°

25mm

Nov

18°

10°

72mm

Dec

14°

8°

112mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

LAX

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.5/10

OAK

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.8/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:00Boeing 7571h 25m
WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:05Boeing 7571h 25m
WN
Southwest Airlines Co.
06:05Boeing 7571h 25m

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