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Los Angeles to Oakland (LAX-OAK): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies the LAX to OAK nonstop about 9 times a week. That's enough service to give you a real choice of departures, though premium seats don't sit unclaimed for long. 2LNR watches every LAX to OAK departure for confirmed upgrade and award space and can alert you when a date you're tracking opens up.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

9
Nonstop flights a week
337 mi
Nonstop distance
Free
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every LAX to OAK departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Los Angeles to Oakland to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each LAX to OAK departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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See LAX to OAK on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Los Angeles to Oakland nonstop

Carriers operating LAX to OAK nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines

Frequently asked questions about LAX to OAK

How far is Oakland from Los Angeles?
LAX to OAK covers about 337 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to OAK?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying LAX to OAK nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from LAX to OAK?
About 9 nonstop flights a week run between Los Angeles and Oakland in the current schedule, operated by Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on LAX to OAK?
Open the LAX to OAK calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Los Angeles to Oakland route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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