Find Cheap Flights from New York to Oakland (NYC - OAK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Oakland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$297	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Fri, May 29 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Oakland is currently $297
Cheapest one-way flight	$144	Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Oakland is currently $144
Last-minute weekend getaway	$526	Alaska 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Oakland is currently $526
Cheapest business class flights	$1,236	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Oakland is currently $1,236

Fastest flight	7 hr 31 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Oakland takes 7 hr 31 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Oakland is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $215–420
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $325–690

Popular airlines from New York to Oakland

Southwest

from $299

Typical price: $290–540

1757 weekly connecting flights

LGA - OAK Every day
Delta

from $297

Typical price: $460–950

925 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - OAK Every day
Alaska

from $299

Typical price: $340–740

266 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - OAK Every day

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Oakland

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Oakland

The cheapest flights from New York to Oakland are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $215 to $420.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Oakland is $299, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Oakland is $297, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Oakland is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Oakland starts at $297 from Fri, May 29 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $144 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

7 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Oakland.

Oakland is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Popular times to visit include the warmest months (May–Oct). Jack London Square is the site of many city events, including a weekly farmers’ market (Sun). Art + Soul Oakland (Aug) sees art, dance, music and kids’ events, plus food and craft vendors. The Eat Real Festival (Sep) offers cooking demonstrations, street food and live music in Jack London Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Oakland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Oakland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Oakland.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,757 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Oakland are:

Delta offers 925 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
Alaska offers 266 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Oakland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $297. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Oakland is $299, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Oakland is $297, flying from May 29 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New York to Oakland is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

No airline flies direct from New York to Oakland.

There are 1757 Southwest connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 925 Delta connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 266 Alaska connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Oakland at price $526 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from New York to Oakland.

There are 1757 Southwest connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 925 Delta connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 266 Alaska connecting flights from New York to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from New York to Oakland.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Oakland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Oakland start at $1,236 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Oakland start at $297 from Fri, May 29 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from New York to Oakland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Oakland starts at $526 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Oakland at price $526 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Oakland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.