Cheap flights from New York to Oakland

One-way fares from $173 · NYC → OAK · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$173

Alaska Airlines · Thu, Jan 7

Cheapest month
January

from $173

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
7h 32m

4,120 km

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Cheapest month to fly from New York to Oakland

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $226
  2. December 2026 $245
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $173
  4. March 2027 $204
  5. April 2027 $197
  6. May 2027 $199
  7. July 2027 $358

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About flights from New York to Oakland

New York (NYC) and Oakland (OAK) are about 4,120 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 32m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $173, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from New York to Oakland?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $173 with Alaska Airlines, departing Thursday, January 7, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $173 to $358.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Oakland?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $173 one way.

Are there direct flights from New York to Oakland?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from New York to Oakland?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 7h 32m. New York and Oakland are around 4,120 km apart.

Which airlines fly from New York to Oakland?

Recent fares on this route were with Alaska Airlines.

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