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OAK Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

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Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOAK
ICAOKOAK
Non-stop34
Airlines12
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Metropolitan Oakland International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.2M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 15M in 2007.

Opened
1927
99 years ago
Passengers / year
9.2M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
15M
in 2007
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Oakland

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From OAK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
San Francisco18 km39 min$36–$58
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Oakland ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 34 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · AirTran Airways · American Airlines · Alaska Airlines · Allegiant Air · Spirit Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Hawaiian Airlines · JetBlue Airways · Norwegian Air Shuttle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Oakland shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the centre of Oakland?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Oakland?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport?
About 34 destinations, including Honolulu, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Metropolitan Oakland International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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