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$117+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to New York State

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JFK
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/87:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/74:22 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop27h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:53 amOAK - JFK
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Wed 1/76:10 amJFK - OAK
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/10$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/64:29 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop26h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1512:35 pmOAK - LGA
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:15 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/66:59 pmJFK - OAK
2 stops17h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$403
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/64:29 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:25 amOAK - LGA
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:30 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$427
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/74:22 pmJFK - OAK
2 stops20h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:53 amOAK - JFK
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Thu 1/82:50 pmJFK - OAK
2 stops11h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/8$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:55 amOAK - LGA
1 stop12h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:30 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$447
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:40 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$454

Find flight deals from Oakland to New York

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Round-trip from

$244
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One-way from

$117
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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$494
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to New York State that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Tue 1/6

8:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops9h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

11:25 am-8:35 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$248

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Wed 2/18

8:10 am-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

6:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$249

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$249

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Fri 1/9

9:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

6:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$250

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Wed 2/11

7:50 am-9:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/17

6:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops15h 20m

$254

OaklandNewark

OAK - EWR

OAKEWR

Oakland

Mon 1/26

8:10 am-6:24 pm

1 stop31h 14m

Newark

Mon 2/2

4:36 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$273

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Thu 2/5

9:10 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 35m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/8

11:25 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$278

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$279

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop19h 24m

$283

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Thu 1/29

9:40 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

9:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$283

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to State of New York (average of $64). Flying from Oakland, California to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to State of New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to State of New York flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Oakland to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,176 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to New York?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Oakland.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to State of New York?

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Oakland, California to State of New York in about 9h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 34m. There are 2561 mi between Oakland, California and State of New York. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to State of New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to State of New York are Spirit Airlines ($75), Alaska Airlines ($98), and JetBlue ($124).

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to State of New York?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to State of New York is Oakland - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider Oakland - Newark or Oakland - New York LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to State of New York (average of $64). Flying from Oakland, California to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $202). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Oakland to New York

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$172Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$262Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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