New York to Oakland (JFK–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
2,570 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 56m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 56m AFAMB6 → DLJDWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 2m AAAFAT → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 8h 6m AFB6DL → WN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 10m AAAFAM → PXTWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 13m AAAFAT → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
ONT Ontario 8h 15m B6JU → WN Ontario (ONT) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 8h 25m AFASB6 → ASTCNWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 8h 45m AADLLXJ → LXJWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 8h 49m AAAFAM → VJAWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 9h 21m AFAMAS → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,570 mi 5h 41m nonstop -3h behind

JFK–OAK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,570 miles in 5h 41m.

Also explore Best way to fly New York to Oakland JFK Routes OAK Routes JFK Live Flights OAK Live Flights JFK Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 1 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SLC ~7h 56m LAS ~8h 2m DEN ~8h 6m LAX ~8h 10m PHX ~8h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,037
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → OAK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → JFK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from New York

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric JFK→OAK LGA→OAK TEB→OAK
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 15
Weekly flights – – 4
Flight time 5h 41m 5h 38m 5h 8m
Departure OTP 82% – –
New York (LGA) to Oakland flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Oakland flights · White Plains (HPN) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,570 mi / 4,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,570 mi / 4,135 km
Flight time5h 41m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 2,570 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to OAK. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 41m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Denver.
Oakland is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from OAK to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to OAK

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to OAK is about 5 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,570 miles (4,135 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).