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$75+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to New York, NY (NYC)

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OAK — NYC
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to New York are usually found in August or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$147
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$75
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$380
From Oakland to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Oakland to New York (NYC)
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Oakland to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:00 amOAK - EWR
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/304:55 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:58 amOAK - LGA
2 stops11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/223:13 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/35:35 amOAK - LGA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/167:15 amLGA - OAK
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$277
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:51 amOAK - JFK
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 10/286:30 amOAK - JFK
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/17:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 8/194:58 pmOAK - JFK
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Sat 8/232:50 pmJFK - OAK
2 stops10h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/3$307
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:00 amOAK - JFK
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/56:59 amJFK - OAK
1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$336
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Thu 8/215:38 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop13h 55mSun Country Air
Sun 8/2411:33 amJFK - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/1$358
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:00 amOAK - SWF
3 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/187:56 pmSWF - OAK
3 stops30h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$630

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

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Oakland

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OaklandNewark

OAK - EWR

OAKEWR

Oakland

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Newark

Sat 8/30

4:55 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$147

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/25

5:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops20h 47m

$232

OaklandNew York

OAK - LGA

OAKLGA

Oakland

Wed 9/3

5:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/16

7:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$277

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Sat 11/1

10:51 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$283

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-7:29 pm

1 stop9h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$287

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Tue 8/19

4:58 pm-10:00 am

2 stops14h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

2:50 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$307

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 am-11:33 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$336

OaklandNew York

OAK - JFK

OAKJFK

Oakland

Thu 8/21

5:38 pm-10:33 am

1 stop13h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

11:33 am-4:53 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$358

OaklandNew Windsor

OAK - SWF

OAKSWF

Oakland

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-11:56 am

3 stops26h 56m

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 7/18

7:56 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops30h 37m

$630

OaklandNewark

OAK - EWR

OAKEWR

Oakland

Wed 7/23

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$75

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to New York. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Oakland, California to New York is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New York (average of $236). Flying from Oakland, California to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 NYC?

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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Oakland, California to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to 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 New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to New York?

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Oakland to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to New York. On average, Oakland has 0 outbound flights to New York per day from 6 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to New York round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $147, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $75 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $133 and Southwest from $139 one-way.

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

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New York (average of $236). Flying from Oakland, California to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 6 airlines flying from Oakland to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$242Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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