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$137+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MSY
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Oakland to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/286:05 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/16:05 pm
MSY
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OAK
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 6/96:10 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Sun 6/145:20 am
MSY
-
OAK
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/286:05 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Sun 5/316:00 am
MSY
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OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/71:00 pm
OAK
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MSY
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 5/117:15 pm
MSY
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OAK
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/219:25 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 4/2512:30 pm
MSY
-
OAK
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/213:00 pm
OAK
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MSY
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/245:50 am
MSY
-
OAK
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/45:15 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Thu 5/75:50 am
MSY
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OAK
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/196:10 am
OAK
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MSY
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/218:10 am
MSY
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OAK
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$329

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(Southwest)

One-way from

$137
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$503
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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 5/28

12:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

6:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 20m

$280

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 4/13

2:25 pm-12:20 am

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

5:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$354

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 4/6

3:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

7:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 30m

$376
Quickest round-trip

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/9

7:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 30m

$376

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sat 4/11

5:55 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

4:25 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$379

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 4/19

5:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

6:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$403

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sat 8/1

5:40 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/6

5:10 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$404

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 6/8

6:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

8:25 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$418

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 4/9

2:25 pm-12:20 am

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

11:40 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$424

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 4/6

3:55 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$439

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 15 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 $154). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,463 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

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

    For as low as $379, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 5h 49m. The distance between Oakland, California and New Orleans is about 1898 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($176), Southwest ($280), and United Airlines ($301) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Delta is 57% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $57. Users have also found prices from $134 and $136 on Southwest and Delta, 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 $154). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in March is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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