New York (LGA) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,563
miles
4,124
kilometers
2,227
nautical miles

🕐 5h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,563 4,101
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,563 4,101
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,563 3,845
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,563 3,845
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,563 5,126
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,563 3,845
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?

Flights between New York and Oakland follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to OAK route connects New York, United States with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,563 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 281° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 2,563 miles (4,124 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to OAK typically take around 5h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,563 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.