BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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OAK→LGB

Oakland, CA (OAK) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) flight delay odds

86.0% of 1,623 official scheduled OAK-to-LGB flights arrived on time; 7.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
86.0%arrived on time
7.3%30+ min late
0.2%cancelled
1,623scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-1.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for OAK to LGB?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LGB departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 95.2% of 376 flights. Evening was lowest at 79.3% across 454 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37695.2%2.9%0.8%
Late morning34388.0%5.0%0.0%
Afternoon45083.6%8.2%0.0%
Evening45479.3%11.7%0.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for OAK to LGB?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LGB weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 245 flights. Friday was lowest at 78.6% across 234 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday24086.2%6.2%0.8%
Tuesday24593.5%3.7%0.0%
Wednesday24390.5%4.9%0.0%
Thursday24285.1%9.1%0.0%
Friday23478.6%12.4%0.4%
Saturday18087.8%6.1%0.0%
Sunday23980.3%8.4%0.4%

Which airline was most reliable for OAK to LGB?

Only Southwest Airlines met the OAK-to-LGB airline threshold: 86.0% of 1,623 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,62386.0%7.3%0.2%

Which month was most reliable for OAK to LGB?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LGB month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.5% of 147 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 78.9% across 142 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514587.6%9.0%0.7%
August 202514884.5%9.5%0.0%
September 202514682.9%6.8%0.0%
October 202514792.5%3.4%0.0%
November 202514390.2%5.6%0.0%
December 202514278.9%14.8%0.7%
January 202614388.8%6.3%0.0%
February 202613587.4%6.7%0.0%
March 202612483.9%8.1%0.8%
April 202611686.2%5.2%0.0%
May 202611887.3%3.4%0.8%
June 202611681.0%7.8%0.0%

What drove OAK to LGB delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded OAK-to-LGB delay category, accounting for 56.5% of 10,899 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.7%
Late aircraft56.5%
National airspace9.4%
Weather0.2%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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