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Route · OAK → BLI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oakland to Bellingham

The OAK–BLI corridor (Oakland, CA → Bellingham, WA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 764 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
1,966
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

May 2023 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 60%

Distance

764 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jul 2024 45 8 1 0 G4,WN
Jun 2024 40 6 0 0 G4,WN
May 2024 36 6 0 0 G4,WN
Apr 2024 30 3 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 31 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 40 9 1 0 G4,WN
Dec 2023 68 8 0 2 G4,WN
Nov 2023 64 6 0 1 G4,WN
Oct 2023 62 11 0 1 G4,WN
Sep 2023 61 9 0 0 G4,WN
Aug 2023 68 18 0 0 G4,WN
Jul 2023 70 28 0 1 G4,WN
Jun 2023 67 21 0 0 G4,WN
May 2023 67 6 1 0 G4,WN
Apr 2023 63 9 0 0 WN,G4
Mar 2023 67 10 0 0 WN,G4
Feb 2023 56 12 1 0 G4,WN
Jan 2023 60 15 0 0 G4,WN
Dec 2022 75 13 12 0 WN,G4
Nov 2022 64 6 0 1 G4,WN
Oct 2022 62 7 0 1 WN
Sep 2022 62 8 0 0 G4,WN
Aug 2022 75 24 0 0 G4,WN
Jul 2022 80 30 0 0 G4,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

16 of 1,413 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,413 flights

What the Data Says About OAK to BLI

1,966 tracked flights put the OAK to BLI pairing (Oakland to Bellingham) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 57.6 minutes on average. Across the 764-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (1,413 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 60% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from OAK to BLI?
Flights from Oakland to Bellingham have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 1,966 flights. The average delay is 57.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OAK to BLI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,413 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OAK to BLI?
The flight distance from Oakland (OAK) to Bellingham (BLI) is approximately 764 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OAK to BLI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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