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$92 Find cheap flights from New York to Oakland, California

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:13 pm - 7:20 pmEWR-OAK
24h 07m2 stops
5:39 pm - 1:28 pmOAK-EWR
16h 49m2 stops
$185Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
6:15 am - 1:02 pmEWR-OAK
33h 47m3 stops
5:39 pm - 1:28 pmOAK-EWR
16h 49m2 stops
$187Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
9:10 pm - 11:47 pmEWR-OAK
29h 37m3 stops
5:50 pm - 9:34 amOAK-EWR
12h 44m1 stop
Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17
11:17 am - 10:53 pmJFK-OAK
14h 36m1 stop
5:50 pm - 10:31 amOAK-JFK
13h 41m1 stop
$260Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 17
9:51 am - 10:44 pmLGA-OAK
15h 53m2 stops
1:25 pm - 1:00 pmOAK-LGA
20h 35m2 stops
Sun, May 26 - Mon, Jun 3
11:25 am - 10:58 pmJFK-OAK
14h 33m1 stop
11:59 pm - 10:29 amOAK-JFK
7h 30m1 stop
$270Sun Country Air
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Thu, May 30 - Sun, Jun 2
6:30 am - 12:17 pmJFK-OAK
8h 47m1 stop
10:45 pm - 9:58 amOAK-JFK
8h 13m1 stop
$296Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 7
2:55 pm - 11:55 pmJFK-OAK
12h 00m2 stops
10:45 pm - 9:47 amOAK-JFK
8h 02m1 stop
$301Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
4:59 pm - 11:52 pmJFK-OAK
9h 53m1 stop
6:22 pm - 7:57 amOAK-JFK
10h 35m1 stop
$362Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 3
11:45 am - 8:59 amJFK-OAK
24h 14m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:00 pmOAK-JFK
13h 00m1 stop
$454Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12

Flights from New York to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to Oakland, California flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to Oakland, California.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to Oakland, California cost $90 and was between Newark Airport and Oakland, California. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $108.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from New York to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Oakland on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Oakland, California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Oakland, California is October, where tickets cost $199 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $395 and $292 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Oakland, California?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Oakland, California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($92) and Sun Country Air ($130). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($185) and Sun Country Air ($260).

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and Oakland, California?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to Oakland, California.
There is just one airline that flies from New York to Oakland, California direct and that is Spirit Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Spirit Airlines for the route is $105.

How many flights are there between New York and Oakland, California per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Oakland, California, with an average flight time of 6h 09m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and Oakland, California?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Oakland take?

A direct flight to Oakland will take on average 6h 00m to travel the 2,555 miles flying distance from New York.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Oakland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 3:58 pm and will be landing in Oakland, California at 7:07 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Oakland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to Oakland, California jets off at 6:09 pm and lands at 9:09 pm.

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February

High season

August

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$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Oakland

When to book flights from New York to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Oakland

  • Do the three airports in NYC each have a USO?

    JFK and EWR each have a USO. The USO at JFK is located in Terminal 5 and it is open daily from 6 am until 10 pm. The USO at EWR is in Terminal B, open from 9 am until 5 pm. LGA does not have a USO, but its Admirals Club in Terminal B welcomes military personnel traveling in uniform.

  • How do I get from OAK into downtown Oakland?

    From OAK you can take a line 73 bus and then transfer to the BART at the Coliseum. This takes about 20 min. You can also take the BART the entire way, starting on the beige line, then transferring to the orange line at the Coliseum. This takes about 30min. You can cut your travel time about in half with a taxi, but the price tends to be almost 10 times as expensive.

  • Does OAK provide facilities for nursing mothers?

    Yes. OAK was the first airport in California to install Mamava lactation suites throughout its terminals. These freestanding 4x8 units provide cleanliness and privacy for nursing moms who would like to breastfeed in private or who need to pump. These units are in Terminals 1 and 2, beyond the security checkpoint. Each Mamava pod has seating, a shelf, motion-activated lighting, an exhaust fan, a mirror, a coat hook, and an electrical outlet.

  • Do the NYC airports provide therapy dog programs?

    Yes. All three NYC airports have teams of trained therapy dogs and their handlers who roam the airports seeking to offer comfort to passengers who are feeling anxious, stressed, bereaved, or confused. These therapy dog teams tend to roam Departures more frequently during peak airport times, such as holidays and school breaks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Oakland, California?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Oakland, California was $92 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from New York to Oakland.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Oakland?

    New York is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Oakland. You will leave New York from one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be arriving at Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Oakland?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Oakland flight route: JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Sun Country Air, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Oakland?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Oakland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Oakland?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Oakland on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Oakland, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Oakland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $441 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $110 or less one-way and $192 or less round-trip.
  • Spirit Airlines is one carrier that operates non-stop flights between the airports in New York City (NYC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK). These flights tend to depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). One-stop flights between NYC and OAK depart from EWR, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Two-stop flights from NYC to OAK tend to depart from LGA.
  • Among the NYC airports, EWR serves as a hub for United Airlines. JFK is a hub for American Airlines and Delta. LGA is also a hub for American Airlines and Delta. OAK serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines and JSX.
  • If you are traveling with a service animal or pet, OAK has an animal relief station in Terminal 2. This area covered in artificial turf features a mock fire hydrant, a sink, and cleaning tools and supplies.
  • EWR, JFK, and LGA all employ the Sunflower Lanyard Hidden Disabilities Program to aid differently-abled travelers who suffer from challenges that are not immediately noticeable, such as Crohn's disease, autism, hearing loss, or PTSD. These passengers wear a lanyard or a wristband branded with sunflowers to discreetly alert airline and airport staff that they require assistance or extra time to get through the travel process.
  • If you need to take a cab to any of the three NYC airports to catch your flight to OAK, keep in mind that even though cabs charge a flat fee to the three different airports, they also add on a surcharge based on the time of day. On top of that, you need to tip the driver, which brings the total for your cab ride close to about $90.
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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to Oakland

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9152 reviews
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

8.0 ExcellentE, May 2024JFK - SFO
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Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

Not a good experience, we were delayed by an hour due to maintenance issues.

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

Long flights are best when the seats have movies and shows to watch.

It was so easy to board using my boarding pass on my iPhone, and I liked what I was given on the plane for food and drink, and everyone was very friendly.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was fine. The breakfast sandwich purchased in advance not that great I did not use their entertainment.

Took off in time. Landed early. Much better than I thought it would be. Only down side, no TVs

Crew was great. Very nice. And the bad... Do not get the aisle last row seat on a 737-900. Right next to the bathroom door! I literally saw everyone on the entire plane! Not good! Landing was a little sketchy too. Felt like we were skidding all over the runway!

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The helpful attitude of the staff, and being a wheelchair passenger everyone was helpful and understanding. The trip was made comfortable by the upgraded seat which was given without my request, that was a great surprise. Thank you Delta.

Everything went well with the flight. But one of the flight attendants had on inappropriate pants. She had on an old worn out pair of sweat pants. The back seam was unrivaled and should not have been worn for work. If I had not seen her in the airport with the standard type of luggage, I certainly would not have thought she was working for Delta. Not a good look at all for representation.

Great!! I haven’t had a bad experience with them.

The plane was one hour late cause they were doing some reparations with us on the plane no mention I was in the first seat and the door was open the entire time with 8 degrees! The plane was totally dirty no mention old ! The staff was nice but no put together, the attention to details and passenger experience is missing and i always travel first !!! Is better the lounge than the plane! KLM/air France every details is taken care maybe you need a creative creator or experience client need asap was terrible and not memorable for the price that I payed very dissatisfied

Boarding super slow with people allowed to linger in aisles

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

There was no wheelchair or wheelchair escort at the gate..unacceptable

From bag drop to boarding, it was great. In-flight is a little different. The seats were a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight. The rest of the cabin crew except for Eva was wonderful. Eva was not friendly at all. I've had to personally encounter her twice in-flight. First time was when I had to go to the lavatory in the back of the plane, and since it was the first for me to board such tiny plane, I didn't know we were using the crew toilet. She was giving me an attitude while telling me where and how to open it since it's not the regular push to open type of door. The second one was when I had to throw trash then use the lavatory again. I asked where to throw them, and unfortunately she was the only crew in the back doodling on her phone, she had to point it out to me with an attitude then told me to wait on the carpet, which I understand because I didn't realize that, but she could have been nicer. After all, I'm a paying customer, and assisting a passenger who isn't knowledgeable about the aircraft is one of the things she's there for. The rest of the experience and crew from bag drop to in-flight were excellent except for her.

It took an hour to get my bag after landing. Not exaggerating

Boarding process on JetBlue is an absolute disgrace. I can’t believe they can’t figure out a better way to board everyone. They called people with disabilities, mosaic and group A all at once and it was a disaster

We flew halfway to our destination (NYC to Burlington) and turned around due to a mechanical issue (landing gear wouldn’t retract automatically). We turned back to JFK for JetBlue’s benefit as we landed safely at JFK and could've just as easily landed safely in Burlington on our Christmas Day flight. Instead the company directed the crew to return the plane to more easily service the aircraft. The passengers landed 3 1/2 hours later and JetBlue gave each passenger $50 for the trouble. Hardly fair compensation to be separated from family on Christmas Day.

There were weather issues and coding problems whatever those refer to, but JetBlue, for two days in a row was unbelievably late. Several hours late, resulting in almost no sleep for passengers like me.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

Flight was 2 1/2 hours late and information at the gate was inaccurate and inconsistent with online data.

Nothing really nondescript, the flight attendants were friendly and helpful.

Our flight was delayed for the following reason. No captain for our initial departure time with pushed our departure time back by two hours and to make matters worse there was a rain delay. American Airlines needs to do better with staffing the flights

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

Seats horrible. No way of getting comfortable . But flight ran smoothly

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Pack light and enjoy the quick boarding and early departure and arrivals.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

Minimalist interiors are great for legroom but terrible for comfort.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
28h 56mLGA-OAK
$92
6/11Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
25h 28mEWR-OAK
$93
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 36mJFK-OAK
$130
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 29mEWR-OAK
$130
7/4Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 44mLGA-OAK
$148
7/1Mon
2 stopsDelta
12h 11mJFK-OAK
$153
8/7Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
15h 10mJFK-OAK
$227
8/5Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
15h 10mJFK-OAK
$241
5/24Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 30mLGA-OAK
$1,284
6/28Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
14h 47mLGA-OAK
$1,384

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Last minute flights from New York to Oakland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/17Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
6h 00mEWR-OAK
5/18Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
5h 30mOAK-EWR
$342
5/17Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
6h 00mEWR-OAK
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 56mOAK-EWR
$373
5/17Fri
multi-stop
15h 50mEWR-OAK
5/20Mon
multi-stop
31h 53mOAK-EWR
$438
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 26mJFK-OAK
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 38mOAK-JFK
$562
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
12h 14mJFK-OAK
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 39mOAK-JFK
$567
5/13Mon
multi-stop
27h 43mEWR-OAK
5/15Wed
multi-stop
8h 04mOAK-EWR
$575
5/14Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 31mJFK-OAK
5/16Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 19mOAK-JFK
$787
5/15Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 30mJFK-OAK
5/21Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 20mOAK-JFK
$844
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 08mJFK-OAK
5/20Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 34mOAK-JFK
$2,439
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 08mJFK-OAK
5/22Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 20mOAK-JFK
$2,546

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Flights to Oakland

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Return flight deals:

Oakland - New York

Cabin classes:

$106