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Cheapest round-trip
$224
Typical prices: $294-$438
Southwest
Tue 9/29Tue 11/17
LGA - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$112
Typical prices: $208-$293
Southwest
Tue 9/29
LGA - OAK • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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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 • 49% 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Oakland

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:05 am - 2:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland
11h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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6:30 am - 5:00 pmOAK  Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$224Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 20
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8:20 am - 5:45 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland
12h 25m2 stops Kansas City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:10 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$229Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:05 am - 2:05 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland
11h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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6:45 am - 6:45 pmOAK  Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia
9h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$229Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:55 am - 5:35 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland
13h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:40 pm - 11:50 amOAK  Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia
13h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$235Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:00 am - 11:59 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
8h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:39 pm - 11:40 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
$297Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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2:24 pm - 11:59 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
12h 35m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City
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12:39 pm - 11:40 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
$302Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:24 pm - 11:59 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
12h 35m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City
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12:39 pm - 11:40 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 01m1 stop Salt Lake City
$302Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
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4:29 pm - 11:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
9h 41m1 stop San Diego
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6:48 am - 10:59 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 11m1 stop San Diego
$329Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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4:29 pm - 11:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
9h 41m1 stop San Diego
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6:48 am - 10:59 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 11m1 stop San Diego
$329Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
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4:29 pm - 11:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland
9h 41m1 stop San Diego
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6:48 am - 10:59 pmOAK  Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 11m1 stop San Diego
$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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Oakland, California from New York usually cost between $387 and $559 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $224 on Southwest (Sep 29-Nov 17).

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 January, where tickets cost $273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $984 and $650 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$112
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 64% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Oakland was $112 for a one-way ticket and $224 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Oakland.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Oakland are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $526 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $623 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.

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