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$139+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to New Orleans (OAK - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MSY
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:45 amOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sat 12/1310:50 amMSY - OAK
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:35 pmOAK - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/185:50 amMSY - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:50 amOAK - MSY
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 12/611:50 amMSY - OAK
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:50 amOAK - MSY
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/157:10 amMSY - OAK
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$259
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:30 amOAK - MSY
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 amMSY - OAK
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:40 amOAK - MSY
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/185:50 amMSY - OAK
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:55 amOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Sat 12/610:40 amMSY - OAK
2 stops13h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/21$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:45 amOAK - MSY
2 stops29h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/126:04 pmMSY - OAK
1 stop18h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:55 pmOAK - MSY
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Fri 11/142:30 pmMSY - OAK
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:51 pmOAK - MSY
2 stops14h 46mDelta
Wed 11/195:22 amMSY - OAK
2 stops12h 49mDelta
Deal found 10/20$299

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Aunt Betty)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$368
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to New Orleans that are best for you.

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OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sat 12/6

5:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

10:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$194

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 1/5

5:40 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$222

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 1/14

9:40 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/30

7:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$235

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 12/3

7:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

11:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$241

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 12/3

5:55 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

10:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$282

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sat 11/15

4:51 pm-9:37 am

2 stops14h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

5:22 am-4:11 pm

2 stops12h 49m

$299

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

10:30 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$303

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/18

8:25 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$313

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 3/10

5:55 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

7:18 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$314

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 11/10

6:30 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$139

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

Booking 53 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $153). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
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
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,978 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,988 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,141 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to New Orleans?

    If you book a flight from Oakland to New Orleans, you will be flying from Oakland to Louis Armstrong. Flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) from Oakland (OAK) take 5h 30m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Oakland to New Orleans per day from 5 airlines.

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

    For as low as $194, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 6h. 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 ($287) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $139 and $145 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $153). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Oakland to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$359Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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