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

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2,563 mi airlines charter/private
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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 5 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 55m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to New York flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m ASWN DLUAWN Denver (DEN) to New York flights
DAL Dallas 7h 30m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to New York flights
HOU Houston 7h 58m WN WN Houston (HOU) to New York flights
IAH Houston ~9h 9m UA AMDLKQ Houston (IAH) to New York flights
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Oakland to New York
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,563 mi 4h 57m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
618
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OAK → LGA
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
80%
Return
LGA → OAK
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
31%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric OAK→LGA SFO→LGA SJC→LGA
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 4h 57m 4h 31m 5h 3m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LGA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,563 mi / 4,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

OAK–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,563 mi / 4,124 km
Flight time4h 57m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to LaGuardia Airport take about 4h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 2,563 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Denver and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGA 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.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from LGA to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to LGA

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

OAK to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to LGA is about 4 hours 57 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 Chicago Midway, Denver and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).