Oakland (OAK) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 11
miles
18
kilometers
10
nautical miles

🕐 31 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SW (230°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
11 18
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
11 18
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
11 17
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
11 17
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
11 22
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
11 17
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Oakland and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The OAK to SFO route connects Oakland, United States with San Francisco, United States. This short-haul flight covers 11 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 230° from Oakland.

🛫 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 11 miles (18 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from OAK to SFO typically take around 31 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 11 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.