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.

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 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.

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

For as low as $299, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 7h 15m. 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, Spirit Airlines ($155), Delta ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($287) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% 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.

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 Southwest, Spirit Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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?

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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 December 9, 2025.

Mon 12/155:55 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Wed 12/244:30 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$419

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 42mDelta

Tue 1/64:10 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops21h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/6

$427

Mon 12/155:55 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Mon 12/227:26 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$449

Fri 12/268:15 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Thu 1/16:40 amMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$474

Wed 12/316:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/67:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$478

Mon 12/155:55 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Sun 12/217:26 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$479

Wed 12/316:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/57:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop28h 06mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$480

Sun 12/285:40 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Wed 12/317:10 amMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$483

Mon 12/1512:25 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Sat 12/207:55 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$484

Mon 12/1512:25 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Fri 12/195:40 amMSY - OAK

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$489

Tue 12/306:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop21h 28mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/67:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$490

Best flights from Oakland to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Wed 1/219:30 amOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/255:20 amMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$294

Mon 1/198:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/2310:30 amMSY - OAK

1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$329

Wed 4/15:55 amOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Tue 4/77:10 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/7

$384

Thu 1/17:45 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Tue 1/611:35 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$319

Fri 1/2310:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/2910:30 amMSY - OAK

1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$329

Mon 1/268:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/276:47 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$335

Thu 2/56:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Mon 2/98:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$344

Tue 1/278:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Sun 2/15:20 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$354

Sun 1/188:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/2610:30 amMSY - OAK

2 stops26h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$361

Wed 2/2510:40 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Sun 3/15:00 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$359

Sun 1/48:32 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops31h 06mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/67:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$366

Mon 1/1210:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/166:47 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop23h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$371

Last-minute flights from Oakland to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans. Data last updated December 9, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/17:45 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Tue 1/63:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$314

Sat 1/105:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Mon 1/128:05 amMSY - OAK

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$294

Sun 1/188:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/2610:30 amMSY - OAK

1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$349

Mon 1/198:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/2910:30 amMSY - OAK

1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$329

Tue 1/208:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/276:47 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$289

Tue 1/208:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/2910:30 amMSY - OAK

1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$309

Wed 1/2112:30 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/256:25 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$299

Thu 1/229:30 amOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/256:25 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/6

$324

Sun 1/2510:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/276:47 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$335

Tue 1/278:10 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Sun 2/15:20 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$354

One-way flights from Oakland to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Sat 1/105:55 amOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/8

$145

Mon 1/55:25 amOAK - MSY

1 stop11h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$150

Sun 1/1110:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$165

Thu 1/17:45 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/7

$170

Sat 1/109:10 amOAK - MSY

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$175

Mon 1/58:32 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops11h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$200

Thu 1/19:35 amOAK - MSY

2 stops22h 22mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$205

Sat 4/43:30 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$219

Fri 4/36:15 amOAK - MSY

1 stop10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$224

Find flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans

Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$289 (Southwest)
One-way from	$145 (Delta)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$514

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OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 1/21

9:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

5:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 45m

$294

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 1/1

7:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

11:35 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$319

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 1/19

8:10 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

10:30 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$329

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Fri 1/23

10:30 am-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$329

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 1/26

8:10 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

6:47 pm-10:28 am

1 stop17h 41m

$335

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$344

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 1/27

8:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

5:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop8h 00m

$354

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Wed 2/25

10:40 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

5:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops8h 30m

$359

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 1/18

8:10 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

10:30 am-11:03 am

2 stops26h 33m

$361

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 1/4

8:32 pm-5:38 am

2 stops31h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$366

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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

Booking 81 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 $152). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 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

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

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,252 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Delta

7.9

Good

8,009 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,089 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,172 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,421 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

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How long is the flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?
For as low as $299, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Oakland, California in 7h 15m. 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, Spirit Airlines ($155), Delta ($276), and Alaska Airlines ($287) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 62% 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 $152). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$287	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$359	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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