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Route · OAK → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oakland to Portland

The OAK–PDX corridor (Oakland, CA → Portland, OR) runs ahead of the national average, served by 13 carriers across roughly 543 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
10,931
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Aug 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 71%

Distance

543 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 33 0 0 WN,AS,OO
Nov 2025 112 16 4 0 AS,WN
Oct 2025 125 23 0 0 OO,WN
Sep 2025 99 13 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 104 18 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 119 35 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 117 24 1 0 WN
May 2025 126 14 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 123 17 0 1 WN
Mar 2025 119 14 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 84 7 1 1 WN
Jan 2025 101 15 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 134 24 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 128 26 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 128 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 133 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 135 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 129 27 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 149 35 0 0 OO,WN
May 2024 199 33 1 0 OO,WN
Apr 2024 171 30 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2024 170 27 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2024 154 27 0 0 OO,WN
Jan 2024 174 27 5 0 WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

12 of 3,154 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 3,154 flights

What the Data Says About OAK to PDX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Oakland to Portland (OAK to PDX) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 10,931 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 56.6 minutes. The 543-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 3,154 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 71% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from OAK to PDX?
Flights from Oakland to Portland have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 10,931 flights. The average delay is 56.6 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OAK to PDX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 3,154 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OAK to PDX?
The flight distance from Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 543 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OAK to PDX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (71% 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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