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

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New York to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,563 mi 5h 38m nonstop -3h behind 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and OAK, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
716
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.
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 0 1 10
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 5h 38m 5h 40m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 69% – –
New York (JFK) to Oakland flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Oakland flights · White Plains (HPN) 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 38m.
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 38m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections54 hubs
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 approximately 5h 38m. The route covers 2,563 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to OAK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, PVD, EGE, HPN, TOL, APA, BDL, PHL, JAC, LAS, ASE, OKC, OMA, FRG, VNY, BTV, LGB, IND, JFK, TYS, SDF, DFW, YYZ, MSP, PHX, BFI, SCF, BZN, IAD, RDU, MEM, SLC, BNA, LIT, TUL, PWM, AGS, ATL, CLT, BOS, IAH, JAX, MSY, OPF, MCO, VRB, AUS, FLL, PBI, MIA, MDW, HOU, DEN and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 5 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,563 miles (4,124 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).