Is a 35 min layover in Oakland long enough?
No, 35 minutes is probably not enough for a layover at OAK (Oakland).
Is 35 minutes enough for a layover at Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK)?
Still below the practical domestic-domestic minimum, especially if a bus-boarding gate is involved.
What is the minimum connection time at OAK?
Minimum connection times at Metropolitan Oakland International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 35 minutes connection at OAK on an international flight?
35 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Metropolitan Oakland International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Terminals 1 and 2 are linked by a post-security pedestrian connector, so passengers who have already cleared TSA screening generally do not need to re-screen when switching terminals. The walk between the farthest gates in each terminal takes roughly 10-12 minutes, and a few remote Terminal 1 gates use bus boarding, which can add extra time.
How much time do I need for a layover at OAK?
We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Metropolitan Oakland International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 12 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at OAK?
Southwest and other carriers at OAK have rebooking counters near their respective terminal check-in areas; Southwest's app also allows self-service rebooking onto the next available flight if you miss a connection.