Travelling from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to New York: what you need to know
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is located in Oakland. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, New York is three hours ahead of Oakland.
To avoid missing your OAK to New York flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Oakland, OAK can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near OAK? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
82% of flights leaving San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of OAK.
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to New York
The best price we've found for a one-way San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York flight is ₹ 13,784. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 27,863. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from OAK to New York. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel close to JFK if you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from OAK to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Central New York is located around 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). After your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to EWR. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your OAK to New York flight:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at EWR will save you money.
Newark Liberty International Airport can be found at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Step off your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central New York is around 13 kilometres from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and usually takes 30 minutes to drive there.
If you go by public transport, the journey will take you around 55 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near LGA after your OAK to New York flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from LGA around two weeks before your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better deal.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York. July is the most popular month to travel to New York. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from OAK to New York around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to New York, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kilometres northeast of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.