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$155 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Overall average: $451
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/18Wed 9/23
OAK - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $110-$143
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/5
OAK - JFK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $309 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $246 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to New York (OAK-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to New York 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 Oakland to New York

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 10:59 pm
OAK
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JFK
13h 11m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:06 am
JFK
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OAK
21h 37m
1 stop
$309Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 10:20 pm
OAK
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LGA
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:20 pm
LGA
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OAK
8h 20m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
12:31 pm - 11:40 pm
OAK
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JFK
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 4:23 pm
JFK
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OAK
12h 08m
2 stops
$314Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 10:20 pm
OAK
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LGA
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:25 pm
LGA
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OAK
9h 50m
2 stops
$314Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:25 pm
OAK
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JFK
11h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:24 pm - 11:59 pm
JFK
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OAK
12h 35m
2 stops
$319Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:38 am
OAK
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LGA
14h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 11:56 pm
LGA
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OAK
11h 56m
2 stops
$319Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 10:20 am
OAK
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LGA
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:05 pm
LGA
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OAK
11h 00m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 11:40 pm
OAK
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JFK
8h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 am
JFK
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OAK
8h 59m
1 stop
$323Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:25 pm
OAK
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JFK
11h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 am
JFK
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OAK
8h 59m
1 stop
$328Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 6:36 am
OAK
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JFK
12h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
JFK
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OAK
15h 00m
1 stop
$329Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to New York flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to New York, 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 Oakland to New York is July, where tickets cost $104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $238 and $217 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Oakland to New York

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

  • How can I fly from OAK to NYC?

    Spirit Airlines is one of the airlines that flies non-stop and lands at EWR. Spirit Airlines also flies one-stop flights to EWR, with layovers in the city such as Las Vegas (LAS). Delta and Alaska Airlines are among the airlines that fly one-stop flights to JFK, with layovers and cities such as Los Angeles (LAX), and Salt Lake City (SLC). Spirit Airlines and Frontier operate two-stop flights from OAK landing at EWR and LGA, with layovers and cities such as Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL), and Dallas (DFW).

  • How do I get from the NYC airports into Manhattan?

    From JFK and LGA, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, where you can either take the subway into lower or midtown Manhattan or take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Penn Station in Manhattan. From EWR, take the AirTrain to the Newark Airport Train Station and get an Amtrak to Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Does OAK have facilities for nursing mothers?

    OAK provides freestanding Mamava lactation suites in Terminals 1 and 2 for nursing mothers who want to breastfeed in private or who need to pump. These 4x8 cabins are made of fiberglass and Corian and provide two benches, a shelf, an exhaust fan, a motion-activated light, an electrical outlet, a coat hook, and a mirror.

  • Where can I park my car at OAK before my flight to NYC?

    At OAK, the most affordable option is the Economy Lot. You can catch a free shuttle from the lot to the terminals about every 15 to 20min. There is also a long-term lot that is about 5 to 7min walking distance away from the terminals. The most expensive option, and the most convenient, is Premier Parking.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to New York was $155 for a one-way ticket and $309 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to New York are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $406 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 $406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Oakland to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Oakland 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 Oakland to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline.

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

    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 New York from Oakland 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 Oakland to New York

  • The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a hub for Southwest Airlines and JSX. The three major airports in New York City all serve as hubs for major airlines. JFK is a hub for Delta and American Airlines. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is also a hub for Delta and American Airlines. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a hub for United Airlines.
  • At OAK, any passenger can pay an entrance fee to access the Escape Lounge. If you pay your fee and book your spot online, you’ll get a discount, or you can pay at the door. In the Escape Lounge, you can do some work, relax, decompress, and enjoy drinks, beverages, and fine food all in a quiet, upscale space.
  • If your approved service animal needs to go to the bathroom before your flight, OAK provides an animal relief station in Terminal 2. This spacious area features a miniature fire hydrant, artificial turf, cleaning tools, and a sink.
  • JFK, LGA, and EWR make available the Sunflower Lanyard Hidden Disabilities Program to differently-abled travelers who might have not-so-noticeable struggles, such as PTSD or hearing loss. These travelers wear a lanyard and wristband to discreetly notify airline and airport staff that they need assistance an extra time.
  • JFK has a USO in Terminal 5, open every day from 6 am until 10 pm. The USO at EWR is located in Terminal B and is open from 9 am until 5 pm. These USO lounges offer military service members and their families many amenities that provide rest, sustenance, entertainment, and connectivity. LGA does not have a USO, but Terminal B has an Admirals Club that military personnel traveling in uniform can use.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to New York. 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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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12599 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
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More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2026
SAN - JFK
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More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

A TV Screen and movies would have been a great addition. The Alaska Terminal at JFK is TOO BIG!!! You need to go up and down 3 escalators to get to your gate and to baggage claim -- and all this while you are carrying your backpack, other bags, etc. I don't know what they were thinking. You can easily miss a flight if you don't add in at least 30 minuites to get to a gate.

The plane was dirty, the seats were tiny, wasnt my favorite airline tbh

It wasn’t great. Your app is not user friendly unless you sign up for those points. It tries to force you and won’t show you flight/trip info until you sign up. You have to somehow get into get your boarding pass because your kiosks don’t offer boarding pass information only bag check. It was not helpful or user friendly. The app is useless unless you sign up for your rewards program. My daughters info was missing even though I checked us in we had to get out of security and go back to a ticket window the woman told us that it sometimes populates incorrectly so it didn’t have her information. It populated incorrect birth date. She said this is common. Luckily we were at Palm Springs and not JFK where leaving the giant security line would have been a much bigger problem. I will avoid your airline in the future if it’s possible. Also no food availability except dry snack boxes.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

Very mediocre, and disappointing for the price of the ticket

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Our two flights from GRR to MDW and MDW to OAK were both delayed due to weather. Be sure to build in a sufficient buffer in the transfer time to account for this type of problem. SW recommends connections as short as 40 min. Don't do this. We had to change concourses in MDW, a pretty long walk, to make our connection. Rule of thumb I use when traveling on flights with multiple legs is for connections of 80 min or more, unless there is no plane change, in which case it doesn't matter.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

For some reason, the seats on this flight seemed unusually uncomfortable. Speaking with friends who took another JetBlue flight later in the day, they brought up the same issue.

JetBlue has really gone downhill. They have all the problems without the discounted price. If you need to get anywhere in time, this is no longer the airlines for you

Flight was delayed 30 minutes, but otherwise was terrific. We used our points to upgrade to Mint for the first time which was a fun & comfortable. Josh & Kori were very attentive & genuinely cared about our comfort.

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