New York (JFK) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,569
miles
4,135
kilometers
2,233
nautical miles

🕐 5h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,569 4,110
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,569 4,110
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,569 3,854
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,569 3,854
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,569 5,138
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,569 3,854
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between New York and Oakland earns you 5,138 base miles - that's 21% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to OAK route connects New York, United States with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,569 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 2,569 miles (4,135 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to OAK typically take around 5h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,569 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.