How busy is Oakland International right now?

The TSA wait at OAK is about 12-18 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy OAK is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for OAK?

The FAA airport status for OAK (Oakland International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. OAK has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 52 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is OAK busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Oakland International (OAK). TSA wait is currently about 12-18 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from OAK. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Oakland International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at OAK. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Oakland International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 52 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Oakland International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current OAK delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 52 minutes. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Oakland International?

When departures at OAK (Oakland International) are delayed, the average delay is about 52 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Oakland International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At OAK, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 52 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Oakland International?

OAK is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Oakland International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including OAK. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

OAK Oakland Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at OAK?

The TSA wait at OAK is about 12-18 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 9 AM (21-27 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Oakland International

OAK delays today: Oakland International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for OAK typically shows an average delay of 52 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 12-18 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 9 AM (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.