Oakland International Airport saw over 42 percent jump in international passengers in January

Oakland, Calif. – March 6, 2024: In January of 2024, Oakland International Airport (OAK) saw significantly higher levels of international passenger traffic with an increase of 42.1 percent compared to the same month last year. The airport saw 839,381 total passengers in January, an increase of approximately 2.4 percent from January 2023. 

“International passenger traffic was strong at OAK in January, reflecting the increased levels of service from our international carriers. The winter seasonal service to San Salvador provided by new carrier Avianca Airlines represented a significant contribution to that total, along with strong service frequencies from long term partner Volaris to several popular destinations in Mexico.” said Craig Simon, Interim Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “We thank travelers for choosing OAK this January, especially those who chose to Fly the East Bay Way on our growing number of international nonstop flights.” 

January 2024 Passenger and Cargo Statistics 

• Oakland International Airport saw 839,381 total passengers in January 2024. This represents a 2.4 percent increase compared to January 2023 when 819,955 passengers were carried.
• A total of 402,504 passengers departed on flights from OAK’s runways in January, with 63,481 of those connecting at OAK.
• 29,764 international passengers arrived at OAK in January. This represents a year-over-year increase of 42.1 percent from January 2023 and a 10.3 percent month-to-month increase from December 2023 when 26,988 international passengers arrived. The increase reflects the full month of seasonal service to San Salvador, El Salvador by Avianca Airlines and an increase of service to Mexico by Volaris Airlines for the end of the winter holiday travel season.
• In 2023, OAK passenger totals reached 11,239,075. This was an increase of 0.8 percent compared to 2022 when 11,146,229 passengers were carried.
• 2 million pounds (approximately 38.6 million kilograms) of air cargo were transported in January at OAK, down slightly by 1.3 percent in a year-over-year comparison.

About Oakland International Airport

Oakland International is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region’s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of Oakland International Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.  Updates about current departure and arrival information, airport maps, and details about on-airport parking, shopping and dining and more, can be found at www.oaklandairport.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.