Southwest Airlines Launches 5 New Daily Nonstop Routes at OAK
On July 15, Oakland International Airport (OAK), together with Southwest Airlines, celebrated daily nonstop service to five highly-sought destinations from the East Bay:
- New York/Newark, New Jersey (EWR)
- San Antonio, Texas (SAT)
- Orlando, Florida (MCO)
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (MSP)
- Indianapolis, Indiana (IND)
Daily nonstop service to Newark/New York commenced April 8, and a daily nonstop to San Antonio began on July 8. Daily nonstop service to Orlando begins today, July 14. July 15 marks the first daily nonstops from OAK to MSP and IND.
These nonstop flights operate daily and bring the total number of Southwest destinations offered from OAK to a record high of 34.
“We are so pleased that Southwest continues to grow its Focus City operation at OAK, offering these new opportunities to travelers living in the Bay Area and those looking to visit,” said Bryant L. Francis, Port of Oakland director of aviation. “Southwest allows millions of residents and visitors to fly the East Bay way, and these new in-demand destinations make it easier than ever to do so. With over 65 destinations globally now offered from Oakland, it’s easier than ever to choose the convenience of OAK.”
Southwest Airlines will be the sole carrier on each route from OAK.
