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$72+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — OAK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Oakland are usually found in January or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$384

Good one-way deal

$350 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:05 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/236:00 amOAK - EWR
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/15:05 pmLGA - OAK
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Sat 7/57:05 amOAK - LGA
1 stop13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/36:35 amLGA - OAK
2 stops19h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/67:48 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$225
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/97:29 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/167:58 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$284
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/48:01 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/163:45 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Tue 7/224:55 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/11$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 9/277:45 amJFK - OAK
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Tue 9/305:05 pmOAK - JFK
2 stops15h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/12$307
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1711:29 amJFK - OAK
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Mon 7/215:51 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop13h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$309
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:33 amJFK - OAK
3 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/105:39 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$393

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Oakland that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

Oakland

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 7/9

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Oakland

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$178

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

5:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Oakland

Sat 7/5

7:05 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$208

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

6:35 am-11:27 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

7:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$225

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

7:29 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

7:58 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 08m

$284

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

3:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Oakland

Tue 7/22

4:55 pm-8:49 am

2 stops12h 54m

$307

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/17

11:29 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Oakland

Mon 7/21

5:51 pm-10:34 am

1 stop13h 43m

$309

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

2:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Oakland

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-8:29 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$338

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

11:33 am-11:33 pm

3 stops15h 00m

Oakland

Sun 8/10

5:39 pm-10:31 am

1 stop13h 52m

$393

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 7/9

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$72

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/2

6:59 am-8:43 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Oakland, California is 27 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 New York to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 NYC to OAK?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Oakland, California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

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.

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

    Currently priced at $167, 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 Southwest and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $208 and $284, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $81 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 Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $147 and $153, 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 LaGuardia - Oakland or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$170Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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