Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from New York to Oakland, California?

Salt Lake City (SLC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 45m.

What airlines fly to Oakland, California?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Oakland, California from New York according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Oakland, California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Oakland, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Oakland?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Oakland

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from New York to Oakland, California?

Flights connecting via Salt Lake City (SLC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 46m.

How long does it take to fly to Oakland, California?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Oakland, California, then you can expect flight times to average 6h 03m and 7h 03m, respectively.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between New York and Oakland, California?

Salt Lake City (SLC) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Oakland, California?

Flights via Portland (PDX) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $477.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Oakland Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Oakland Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Oakland Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Oakland Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Oakland Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Oakland Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Oakland Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Oakland Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Oakland Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$118 Cheap Flights from New York to Oakland, California in 2026/27

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5:55 pm - 11:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:40 pm - 12:25 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

13h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$272Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

3:15 pm - 11:35 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

11h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:55 am - 10:55 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 00m1 stop Houston Hobby

$293Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

3:25 pm - 10:10 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

7:40 pm - 12:25 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

13h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$295Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

7:22 am - 6:54 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

14h 32m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:02 am - 10:29 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$297Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

4:35 pm - 1:27 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

23h 52m1 stop Portland

6:52 pm - 7:04 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 12m1 stop Portland

$297Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

6:31 pm - 12:01 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

20h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:57 pm - 7:25 amOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$297Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

6:30 am - 5:15 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

13h 45m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

11:55 am - 10:55 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 00m1 stop Houston Hobby

$304Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

6:48 pm - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

8h 07m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 12:05 amOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 31m1 stop Salt Lake City

$328Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 8

4:30 pm - 11:56 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

10h 26m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

6:00 am - 6:30 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$334Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17

4:30 pm - 11:56 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

10h 26m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

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9h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$334Delta

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4:21 pm - 10:01 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

8h 40m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:41 pm - 11:40 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City

$466Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

1:00 pm - 10:01 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

12h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

12:41 pm - 11:40 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City

$471Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 11:59 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

8h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City

12:41 pm - 11:40 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City

$474Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10

12:45 pm - 10:01 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

12h 16m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

6:00 am - 7:45 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

10h 45m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$476Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 14

4:01 pm - 10:54 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 53m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:10 am - 7:25 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15m1 stop Portland

$500Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

4:29 pm - 11:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-OAK Oakland

9h 41m1 stop San Diego

8:10 am - 7:25 pmOAK Oakland-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 15m1 stop Portland

$508Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3

4:00 pm - 9:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

8h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

11:55 pm - 12:50 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$545Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13

8:20 am - 5:45 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

12h 25m2 stops Kansas City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:55 pm - 11:20 amOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$550Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 10:35 amLGA New York LaGuardia-OAK Oakland

7h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 11:25 pmOAK Oakland-LGA New York LaGuardia

14h 25m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$570Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 11

5:02 pm - 11:06 amEWR Newark-OAK Oakland

21h 04m1 stop San Diego

7:53 pm - 6:59 amOAK Oakland-EWR Newark

8h 06m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$792Alaska Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

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Delta flights from New York to Oakland, California

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Delta

Nov 23

JFK6:48 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 07m

1 stop

OAK11:55 pmOakland

Dec 8

OAK12:34 pmOakland

8h 31m

1 stop

JFK12:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$328

Delta

Oct 14

JFK2:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 16m

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OAK11:56 pmOakland

Oct 21

OAK5:02 pmOakland

9h 58m

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JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$333

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Oct 16

LGA4:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

10h 26m

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OAK11:56 pmOakland

Oct 24

OAK6:00 amOakland

9h 30m

2 stops

LGA6:30 pmNew York LaGuardia

$334

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Nov 10

JFK9:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 42m

1 stop

OAK6:12 pmOakland

Nov 11

OAK7:52 pmOakland

8h 33m

1 stop

JFK7:25 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$297

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Nov 7

JFK9:30 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 42m

1 stop

OAK6:12 pmOakland

Nov 9

OAK7:00 amOakland

12h 55m

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JFK10:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$338

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Oct 14

JFK7:22 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 32m

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2 stops10h 26m

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Oakland, California?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $450 to $732.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $251.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from New York, with most prices found around $273. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of January, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $405.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Oakland, California flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Oakland, California flight.

How have New York to Oakland, California flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for New York to Oakland, California flights are approximately 19% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$118
Fastest flight time	8h 08m
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The best one-way flight to Oakland, California from New York in the past 72 hours is $118. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $272.

The fastest flight from New York to Oakland, California takes 8h 08m

There are no direct flights from New York to Oakland, California. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Oakland, California.

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How far is New York to Oakland by plane?
The distance between New York and Oakland is about 2555.9 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 8h 08m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Oakland Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Oakland Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Oakland Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Oakland Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Oakland Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Oakland Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Oakland Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Oakland Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Oakland Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Oakland, California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from New York to Oakland, California is Southwest (65% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Delta (19%) and Alaska Airlines (16%).

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Southwest	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,194 reviews		Search Southwest flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $432	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,953 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights

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