Best Time to Fly LAX to OAK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Oakland International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,080 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) in the last 12 months, and 80.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and June the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
LAX to OAK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 80.1% | 49 min | 0.4% | 2,080 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to OAK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,619 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.9% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 6am–7am | 96.6% | 1.3% | 451 |
| 7am–8am | 97.1% | 1.4% | 211 |
| 8am–9am | 94.8% | 0.9% | 327 |
| 9am–10am | 89.8% | 1.0% | 396 |
| 10am–11am | 88.2% | 0.3% | 298 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.9% | 0.0% | 246 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.4% | 0.8% | 255 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.1% | 1.8% | 227 |
| 2pm–3pm | 90.3% | 0.0% | 144 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.6% | 0.6% | 320 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.6% | 0.8% | 240 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.6% | 0.3% | 312 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.3% | 0.0% | 328 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 379 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.0% | 0.4% | 238 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.6% | 0.0% | 125 |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX to OAK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 79.0% | -7.2 pts | 0.0% | 81 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.2% | -9.0 pts | 0.0% | 171 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.1% | -5.1 pts | 1.3% | 760 |
| All other days | 86.2% | — | 0.6% | 3,607 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).