How long is the flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

For as low as $129, Spirit Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 12h 20m. The distance between Oakland, California and New Orleans is about 1898 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($179), Delta ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($277) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans are Alaska Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to New Orleans. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 33% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $459, or $568 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Oakland, California. Users have commonly found prices around $464 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $261. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Oakland, California to New Orleans flights typically cost between $288 and $438 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $129 on Spirit Airlines (Sep 25-Sep 29).

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Thu 9/256:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/297:45 amMSY - OAK

1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$129

Sat 10/186:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop21h 21mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/209:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop12h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$183

Tue 10/286:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops24h 33mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$189

Thu 9/116:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/1510:01 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops27h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$192

Thu 10/308:39 amOAK - MSY

1 stop18h 42mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/39:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop25h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$195

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1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$198

Thu 9/186:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

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2 stops42h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$199

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1 stop21h 21mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/279:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop25h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$202

Sat 10/186:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops13h 12mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/2110:46 amMSY - OAK

1 stop23h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$205

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Thu 9/256:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/297:45 amMSY - OAK

1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$129

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1 stop18h 42mSpirit Airlines

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Deal found 8/16

$183

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Deal found 8/16

$183

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1 stop12h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

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Thu 9/116:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/1510:01 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops27h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$192

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Deal found 8/15

$202

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2 stops27h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$228

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Deal found 8/17

$207

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1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

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2 stops42h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$199

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$226

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Deal found 8/16

$129

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$222

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Thu 9/116:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

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$75

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Deal found 8/15

$82

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1 stop28h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

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Deal found 8/18

$97

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1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$104

Tue 9/162:39 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops28h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

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1 stop16h 27mSpirit Airlines

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$108

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Oakland, California to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

San Diego (SAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $344.

What’s the fastest layover option from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Flights via Houston (HOU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Oakland to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,925 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,038 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?
For as low as $129, Spirit Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 12h 20m. The distance between Oakland, California and New Orleans is about 1898 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($179), Delta ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($277) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$359	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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