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

LGA Airport Page →
2,563 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 35m DLUAWN → ASWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 8h 10m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
DAL Dallas 8h 35m LXJWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
HOU Houston 18h 25m EJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,563 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind

LGA–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~7h 35m MDW ~8h 10m DAL ~8h 35m HOU ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
608
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
LGA → OAK
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Arriving
60%
Return
OAK → LGA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from New York

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric LGA→OAK JFK→OAK TEB→OAK
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 20
Weekly flights ~1 – 8
Flight time 5h 30m 5h 41m 5h 30m
Departure OTP 21% – –
New York (JFK) to Oakland flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Oakland flights · Newark (EWR) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,563 mi / 4,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,563 mi / 4,124 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,563 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from OAK to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to OAK

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to OAK is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,563 miles (4,124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).