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$114+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — OAK
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Oakland

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 January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/24:55 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/311:10 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/1811:25 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Wed 2/256:15 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/82:15 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/2411:10 am
LGA
-
OAK
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:40 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/2310:45 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop13h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/48:10 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/143:30 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Mon 5/188:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$250
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/37:00 am
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop12h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/68:10 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/35:00 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop19h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/710:04 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop25h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/54:30 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 40m
Southwest
Sun 3/811:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$276
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/64:25 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop10h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/710:04 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop25h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 2/265:45 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Sun 3/16:40 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/37:00 am
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop12h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/78:10 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$290

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$114
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$189
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Oakland that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Price

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/24

4:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Oakland

Thu 2/26

6:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$237

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

2:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Fri 3/6

11:20 am-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$237

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Oakland

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

$237

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/18

11:25 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Oakland

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$238

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/25

11:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Oakland

Mon 3/30

6:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$244

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

5:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop19h 24m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

5:31 pm-7:05 am

1 stop10h 34m

$267

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

4:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

Oakland

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop8h 05m

$276

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/26

5:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 25m

Oakland

Sun 3/1

6:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$277

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/17

4:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Wed 4/22

9:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$283

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop12h 23m

Oakland

Sat 2/7

8:10 am-7:28 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$290

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $71). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,772 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from New York to Oakland, California in just under 8h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 39m. 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 $130, 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 Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $181 and $247, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $128, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Oakland, California is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Oakland. You may also consider Newark - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Oakland, California (average of $71). Flying from New York to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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