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$150 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$299
Typical prices: $642-$494
Delta
Tue 6/9Tue 6/30
JFK - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $149-$217
Southwest
Tue 6/9
LGA - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $299 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between New York and Oakland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 39% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Oakland (NYC-OAK)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Oakland

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:53 am
JFK
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OAK
8h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 6:23 am
OAK
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JFK
10h 20m
1 stop
$299Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 11:05 pm
LGA
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OAK
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 10:15 pm
OAK
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LGA
9h 45m
2 stops
$304Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 30
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 11:54 pm
JFK
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OAK
12h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 6:23 am
OAK
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JFK
10h 20m
1 stop
$304Delta
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 20
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 11:50 pm
LGA
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OAK
9h 51m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 10:41 am
OAK
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LGA
14h 36m
2 stops
$309Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
12:59 pm - 11:50 pm
JFK
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OAK
13h 51m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:29 pm
OAK
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JFK
12h 29m
2 stops
$309Delta
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jul 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 11:59 pm
JFK
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OAK
9h 30m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 10:56 pm
OAK
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JFK
9h 19m
1 stop
$318Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:55 pm
LGA
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OAK
10h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 12:35 pm
OAK
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LGA
9h 40m
1 stop
$318Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:27 pm - 9:43 am
JFK
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OAK
16h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 3:46 pm
OAK
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JFK
23h 17m
1 stop
$319Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 4:30 pm
LGA
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OAK
12h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 8:20 pm
OAK
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LGA
12h 15m
1 stop
$329Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 10:54 pm
JFK
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OAK
9h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:52 pm - 6:04 am
OAK
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JFK
8h 12m
1 stop
$329Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Oakland flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Oakland, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Oakland, California departing in June.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Oakland, 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 is December, where tickets cost $114 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $291 and $244 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Oakland was $150 for a one-way ticket and $299 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Oakland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Oakland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Oakland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Oakland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $512 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Oakland

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from New York to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4296 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2026
LAS - SFO
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I paid $168 each for myself and my daughter for an upgrade and we didn’t get any of the things mentioned by you/ site that comes with an upgrade. It was all just the same. One snack and one beverage. Nothing else. I don’t understand what the upgrade was.

The ticket I purchased through Kayak did not show up in my Alaska Airlines app, and neither of the codes given to me worked for online check in. I've never had to show up to the airport at 6am wondering if I've been scammed. Cheap flight fare or whatever does not play well with airlines and I will be wary of using Kayak in the future.

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Miss bigger screens for movies Staff was friendly Seats comfortable Bathroom line long

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

The agent cancel my flight without my consent. So the situation generate me a lot of troubles, specially because we were traveling with a baby

Wonderful! Very polite crew that was dedicated to excellent customer service

The flight was supposed to leave at 6:22pm we are just now leaving the gate after deplaning twice at 1:07am.

Flight attendant was all so sweet and pilot got us to our destination safely and on time

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Sadly the flight was delayed by 4 hours due to the weather snd sir traffic control staffing. Otherwise the crew was amazing and the flight was perfect.

Delayed both in takeoff and landing, trash plane no amenities, I've said it before but I'll never fly Spirit again.

Checking in and getting to gate fast and leasy at Laguardia airport. There is no entertainment on the plane and food was for purchase. Great experience flying with spirit

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Kayak and Spirit could not meaningfully share itinerary data, leading to many hours of remediation.

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