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$140+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — OAK
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/145:45 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/2811:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/147:00 am
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop13h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/217:00 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop9h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/143:55 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/238:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/166:55 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/2211:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$288
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 4/185:28 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop18h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/217:00 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop9h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 5/83:40 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Thu 5/148:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/287:15 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Thu 4/308:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 4/187:15 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/255:40 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/21$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/144:09 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop10h 45m
Delta
Tue 4/2112:34 pm
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/233:40 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Sun 4/2611:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/142:13 pm
JFK
-
OAK
2 stops12h 41m
Delta
Tue 4/2812:34 pm
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/2810:55 am
LGA
-
OAK
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Fri 5/16:00 am
OAK
-
LGA
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$304

Find flight deals from New York to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Oakland (OAK). 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Southwest)

One-way from

$140
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$484
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/18

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Oakland

Sat 4/25

11:55 pm-11:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

$279

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

5:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Oakland

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$290

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/27

3:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 45m

Oakland

Fri 5/1

11:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

$356

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 9/2

3:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Oakland

Wed 9/9

5:55 am-7:42 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$368

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-10:23 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Oakland

Tue 4/28

2:09 pm-6:39 am

1 stop13h 30m

$375

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/13

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Oakland

Wed 4/15

5:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$404

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Oakland

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$415

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Fri 5/1

4:31 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 44m

Oakland

Fri 5/8

6:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$424

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-10:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Oakland

Mon 5/4

6:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$425

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Thu 4/16

7:20 am-11:43 pm

1 stop19h 23m

Oakland

Thu 4/23

6:20 am-11:29 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$445

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Oakland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Oakland

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $113). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from New York to Oakland have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,092 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,530 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,018 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Oakland. 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 into for flights to Oakland from New York?

    Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Oakland. You should not have trouble finding flights to Oakland from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Oakland airport from New York. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland (OAK) to Oakland’s city center.

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

    Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from New York to Oakland, California in just under 10h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2561 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $185, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $273, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $86 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $128 and $133, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Oakland 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 New York to Oakland, California?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $113). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Oakland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York to Oakland. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$328Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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