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Flights from Sydney to Oakland
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Oakland. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Los Angeles, about 17h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 33m
Sydney to Oakland at a glance
Fastest journey17h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Oakland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SYD Honolulu (HNL) OAK
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
2Search
SYD Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,961 km7,428 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- -19hOakland vs Sydney
- Currency in Oakland
- USD
- Airports
- SYD → OAK
Flights from Sydney to Oakland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,961 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Oakland?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Oakland?
Oakland is 19 hours behind Sydney.





