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Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at OAK?

Oakland International — Oakland

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Risky — 16% miss rate

It's risky — a 1 hour layover at OAK gives you about a 16% chance of missing your connection.

16%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
52m
Avg Delay

Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at OAK

A 60-minute connection at OAK is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 16% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 109 minutes.

·Airport reliability: OAK has a 82% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at OAK, the average delay is 52 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at OAK

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 109+ minute layovers at OAK
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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