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Cheap Flights from Oakland to New York

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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New York
6h 45m2 stops
from $307per person
Buffalo
6h 25m2 stops
from $349per person
Rochester
6h 45m2 stops
from $384per person
Albany
7h 05m2 stops
from $414per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to New York State flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Oakland to New York State recently?

The cheapest fares from Oakland to New York State on KAYAK in the last week were to New York LaGuardia (LGA) from $307 round-trip and to New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) from $307 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in New York State compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into New York State from Oakland are:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) (avg. price $438)
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (avg. price $517)
• Albany Intl (ALB) (avg. price $523)

Are flights from Oakland to New York State cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Oakland to New York State are about 23% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $564 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to New York State?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to New York State, with round-trip fares averaging $346. December and October are usually the most expensive, averaging $621 and $584, respectively.

How do fares from Oakland to New York State vary by day of the week?

On average, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland to New York State and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 21% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Saturday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Oakland to New York State?

It's cheapest to fly to New York State in the afternoon with average prices of $482. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $518.

Key details for Oakland to New York State flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$127
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Oakland to New York LaGuardia Airport

Your Oakland to New York State flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Oakland to New York State?

    Yes. Fares from Oakland to New York State are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $383 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Oakland to New York State?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Oakland to New York State have typically cost between $383 and $641.

  • What are the main airports serving New York State?

    There are 24 airports in New York State. 36% of KAYAK users choose New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) as their arrival airport, while 32% choose New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Oakland to New York State?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Oakland to New York State. However, Southwest offers a one-stop option.

  • Which destinations in New York State can I fly nonstop from Oakland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Oakland to New York State. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is New York.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Oakland to New York State?

    On flights from Oakland to New York State you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around New York State?

    New York State is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Times Square
    • New York City Center
    • Madison Square Garden
    • Rockefeller Center

Your guide to booking Oakland to New York State flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in December will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Saturday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 21% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into New York LaGuardia (LGA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, the most popular destination in New York State. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Brooklyn, Queens and Niagara Falls.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4220 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Friendly crew. Snacks were carb-heavy. Flight was quite delaye

6.0 GoodChris, Oct 2026
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Friendly crew. Snacks were carb-heavy. Flight was quite delaye

Flight boarded 2.5 hours late (my second southwest flight of the day with late departure), the gate agent was grumpy and unhelpful. Said she was "tired so we aren't going to follow normal boarding order". No complaints about the actual flight crew.

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!!

I always have flown Alaska Airlines because I never had an issues. Their customers service is incredible and an amazing communication.

Flight was canceled in good weather due to mechanical issue. Rebooked to flight to different airport in area that landed 7 hours after initially planned arrival. We had to jump through hoops to get taxi reimbursement given flight landed in different airport at 12:45 am.

My travel mate needed wheel chair assistance getting on and off, and it was excellent. Thank you!

Affirmed my disability by allowing me to board when most accessible. Very parable, helpful and friendly staff. Smooth flight overall! I always fly Alaska when possible! Thank you!

In both halves of the trip (going and returning) there were problems. Not exactly Alaska's fault, but still really difficult. Outgoing flight was canceled and rebooked twice due to a total ground stop of all Alaska's flights. This required me to change airports with minimal notice and I almost missed my flight transferring to the other airport (which was roughly an hour and a half away). On the return, the first leg was delayed by an hour, and the second leg was delayed by nearly 3 hours. This was a rough set of flights and the communication about all of these changes was minimal. Crew did their best however, so no fault there. Other thing to remember is there is no food on Alaska flights unless you pre-order. Take that into account when you choose airlines.

The setting on the loudspeaker was painful and the crew member who did the talking spoke very quickly and repetitively, with extra little jokes that were distracting and mostly unfunny. I doubt that the main messages penetrated the noise.

The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

Good. They checked my bag FOR FREE so I didnt have to try to hoist it up into the overhead compartment. Also, they served free beverages, which I appreciated.

From my interactions with the Oakland airport staff through TSA through the gate agents to the flight crew on Hawaiian they were just so kind professional and helpful.. the only thing I would add would be the they need more help and TSA and on the Hawaiian airlines flight it would be so much nicer for them to play beautiful Hawaiian music on the way over there.. they didn't start playing it until right before we landed..

Staff was very friendly. Flight was on time and arrived early. Flight was comfortable.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

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.

Overall great experience, though my screen for entertainment was not working and I could see that others were.

I have flown Jet Blue many times between JFK and SFO. I appreciate how clean the planes are, the ability to select my onboard entertainment and the flight crews have always been amazing! Unfortunately, my trip from SFO to JFK on August 23 was unusual. I arrived early at SFO for the 12:00 noon scheduled boarding. The flight was supposed to take off at 12:45pm but after sitting for a while, the plane had to return to the gate to have a generator inspected. After deplaning and then reboarding, we eventually took off around 3:30 pm. It was explained to the passengers that because the plane was using a backup generator, additional fuel was needed and the flight would take longer than originally scheduled. We were originally supposed to arrive at JFK at 9:32 pm but instead, arrived at midnight. Unfortunately, I was exhausted for the funeral I attended the next morning. As a passenger, I have always expected that the plane will be in good mechanical order and that all parts will function as expected. I'm not entirely certain that if I fly Jet Blue in the future, that I will have the same level of confidence that I had become accustomed to. Thanks for the opportunity to provide this feedback. Kathy Nigro

My screen didn’t work, my seat didn’t recline, the flight attendant was rude and completely dismissive, the airplane was freezing, the seats are way old, slanted and uncomfortable. I payed for a full ticket and got a horrific experience, with a flight attendant who dismissed me even though I was calm respectful and polite.

JetBlue cancelled the flight. We had to rebook on another airline.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

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.

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