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

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($175), offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines 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 $108. Users have also found prices from $133 and $145 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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 33 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 33 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 $474, or $558 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Oakland, California. Users have commonly found prices around $466 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $231. 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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lun. 8/119:23 amOAK - MSY

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Deal found 7/2

$175

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Deal found 7/2

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1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$544

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Deal found 7/1

$368

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Deal found 7/1

$439

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Deal found 7/2

$175

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Deal found 7/1

$289

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1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$108

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2 stops13h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$133

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines 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

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8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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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

4,266 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

8,086 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

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($175), offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines 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 $108. Users have also found prices from $133 and $145 on Alaska Airlines 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, 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Oakland to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$359	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 June 27, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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