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$155 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $366-$537
Southwest
Sat 8/22Tue 8/25
LGA - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $244-$344
Southwest
Wed 8/12
LGA - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $181 (round-trip)
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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

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:20 pm
LGA
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OAK
8h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 8:25 pm
OAK
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LGA
9h 20m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:27 pm
JFK
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OAK
10h 27m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 6:36 am
OAK
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JFK
12h 32m
1 stop
$309Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 11:56 pm
JFK
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OAK
12h 01m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:31 pm - 11:51 pm
OAK
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JFK
8h 20m
1 stop
$314Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 7:10 pm
LGA
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OAK
10h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 10:35 pm
OAK
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LGA
8h 25m
1 stop
$314Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 am
JFK
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OAK
7h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 11:40 pm
OAK
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JFK
8h 01m
1 stop
$318Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
1:55 pm - 11:59 pm
LGA
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OAK
13h 04m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 8:09 am
OAK
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LGA
12h 09m
2 stops
$319Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
2:24 pm - 10:01 pm
JFK
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OAK
10h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:15 am
OAK
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JFK
14h 15m
2 stops
$319Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:05 pm
LGA
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OAK
11h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:25 am
OAK
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LGA
8h 30m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 am
JFK
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OAK
7h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:15 am
OAK
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JFK
14h 15m
2 stops
$323Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 10:54 pm
JFK
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OAK
9h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 10:59 pm
OAK
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JFK
13h 11m
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 August.

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 July, where tickets cost $132 (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.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% 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?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Oakland was $155 for a one-way ticket and $309 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 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 $518 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $579 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

 
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12600 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Part of the first class package is luggage. We checked our luggage in easily but our luggage should be one of the first bags off when we land. On both flights this was not the case. The lounge in Kauai is awful. Food and drinks were excellent on the flight. Service was attentive. On the flight over we arrived 45 minutes early. Like last time the same thing happened in a previous flight. The problem both times was waiting in the plane for 30 minutes so that a spot to unload could open.

6.0 GoodTom, Jun 2026
LIH - OAK
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Part of the first class package is luggage. We checked our luggage in easily but our luggage should be one of the first bags off when we land. On both flights this was not the case. The lounge in Kauai is awful. Food and drinks were excellent on the flight. Service was attentive. On the flight over we arrived 45 minutes early. Like last time the same thing happened in a previous flight. The problem both times was waiting in the plane for 30 minutes so that a spot to unload could open.

Great trip. No complaints. Impressed with the crew’s response to various challenges pre-boarding.

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

Everything except for the lack of a choice of the snack provided was great.

I was in the middle seat in the last row but that wasn’t their fault. It is why I rated the flight as mediocre, also the landing was a little rough. The good was really good. The self service luggage belt at SEATAC stopped working right when I reached it. I was literally placing my bag on the small belt when the main belt stopped. I understand that it wasn’t just Alaska but the entire side of the terminal. It took the agents about 20 minutes to arrive at a game plan and it certainly wasn’t flawless but they arranged for our luggage to be taken to the plane the old fashioned way by hand. Understandably, the plane was late in leaving. The flight took the proper amount of time and instead of arriving at OAK at 1:45, we got there at 2:30. I took my time getting to baggage claim because I knew it would be late if it was there at all. Sure enough it wasn’t but there was an agent there to greet me and inform me about my luggage. Long story longer, they delivered my luggage to where I was staying which was an hour away from the airport. Alaska has instituted a delivery type tracking system through my email that kept me informed of where my luggage was the whole time. WELL DONE!!

Cramped, crowded aircraft. Poorly organized boarding. Tasteless crackers to eat. 40 minutes late. A standard US air travel experience.

Lots of turbulence in last 45 minutes, but captain kept us very well informed, which was a big help to a nervous flyer.

Smooth and quick, no wait and no hassle. Everything was on time and even the pretzels were good. Thank you!

The staff was friendly. The flight was fine and the food service was fine. We found the Seattle Airport to be very confusing. And not user friendly. Not enough directional signs -- it was hard to figure out where to go. As we entered the line to get to where they checked our ID before we went through the bag check, the staff member wanted us to get out of the line to walk for much longer to get to that area. It was nuts. One of our party spoke up and insisted that we stay where we were. She let us proceed.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Everything went well, but the flight was delayed multiple times. The delays were only minutes, but it was without information on why it was delayed.

Multiple delays, poor communication of information and a 4 hour delay with multiple gate changes ...

No problems with the flight, my issue is with the terminal at SAN airport. I’ve never seen a dirtier, worse equipped terminal. No power plugs worked, but you could of course buy a fuel rod battery from the kiosk (seemingly the only thing that worked).

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!

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

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

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

I had a horrible experience with TSA at the airport. I had to go through TSA several times as there was some issue each time with a piece if clothing I had on. It was so busy & chaotic that I ended up forgetting my Apple laptop at TSA. It’s been days & I can’t get through to anyone to get useful info on how to get it back. I’m very angry because contacting lost & found shouldn’t be this difficult. Employees should know what is going on at their place of work. It seems no one knows as everyone’s answers are contradictory, or you can’t speak directly to anyone as the calls are automated. Very upsetting.

Everything was good instead change the gates! I missed my first flight because it was changed the gate and I didn’t know!

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