What are TSA wait times at OAK?

Current TSA security wait at OAK is About 8-14 minutes right now. The fastest time to go through security is 4 AM (about 3 min). The busiest time is 7 PM (18-24 minutes). Weekends tend to be lighter.

How busy is Oakland International right now?

Current TSA security wait at OAK is About 8-14 minutes right now. Check the live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy OAK is right now.

What is the average delay time at Oakland International?

When flights at OAK (Oakland International) are delayed, the average delay is about 41 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights arrive on time. About 2.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most delays at Oakland International?

The most common reason for delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At OAK, 79% of flights are on time, and when delays occur they average 41 minutes.

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

OAK sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

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 3 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

OAK

Oakland International — Oakland

Oakland International (OAK) has an on-time arrival rate of about 79%. When flights are delayed, the average wait is around 41 minutes. The most common reason for delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 2.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 11 minutes. TSA security wait is currently About 8-14 minutes right now. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 3 min). The busiest period is 7 PM (18-24 minutes).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, FAA NASSTATUS. Updated March 2026.

Last updated: March 2026

Checking conditions so you don't have to...

Flights here are on time most of the time. About 79% arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 11 minutes.

This airport frequently foggy (~9 fog days/month).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

How Busy Is OAK Right Now?

Checking live status...

OAK on-time performance by month

Worse

Better

TSA Wait Times at OAK

TSA Security Wait — Our Model

About 8-14 minutes right now

Fastest

4 AM (about 3 min)

Busiest

7 PM (18-24 minutes)

Weekends tend to be lighter.

Keep Exploring

Track a specific flight

Useful? Share it with someone who's flying.

TSA FAQ — OAK

Source: TSA official guidelines and r/tsa community