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

Spirit Airlines, at $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Oakland, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($95), Alaska Airlines ($144), and Southwest ($145).

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 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 New Orleans to Oakland, California?

Delta, Spirit Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California.

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 196% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 80% 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 49 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 New Orleans to Oakland, California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $388, or $554 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Oakland, California from New Orleans average $404. You can even find prices in September for less than $404, as users have found deals to Oakland, California from as low as $194. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Oakland, California from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 17%.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$221 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$95 (CheapOair)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$288

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

Fri 8/19:09 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/712:42 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$221

Sat 8/164:53 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Sat 8/236:15 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$284

Sat 8/3011:08 amMSY - OAK

2 stops13h 38mDelta

Thu 9/44:58 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$299

Thu 7/241:20 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Wed 7/305:25 amOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$314

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Fri 8/19:09 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/712:42 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$221

Sat 8/164:53 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Sat 8/236:15 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$284

Thu 8/141:05 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$296

Sat 8/3011:08 amMSY - OAK

2 stops13h 38mDelta

Thu 9/44:58 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$299

Thu 7/241:20 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Wed 7/305:25 amOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$314

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Tue 7/87:10 amMSY - OAK

1 stop30h 59mAlaska Airlines

Tue 7/157:58 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$581

Fri 7/119:09 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/156:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops15h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$347

Fri 7/116:05 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Tue 7/155:20 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$389

Thu 7/318:50 amMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Tue 8/510:50 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$289

Fri 8/19:09 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines

Thu 8/712:42 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$221

Thu 8/141:05 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$296

Sat 8/164:53 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Sat 8/236:15 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$284

Sat 8/3011:08 amMSY - OAK

2 stops13h 38mDelta

Thu 9/44:58 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops13h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$299

One-way flights from New Orleans to Oakland
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Mon 9/298:50 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$95

Tue 8/54:53 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$144

Fri 7/251:20 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$145

Fri 8/87:20 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops29h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$218

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9:09 pm-8:28 am

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12:42 pm-11:44 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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4:53 pm-12:01 am

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6:15 am-4:57 pm

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$284

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MSY - OAK

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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11:08 am-10:46 pm

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4:58 pm-7:58 am

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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1:20 pm-6:10 pm

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5:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$314

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MSY - OAK

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/29

8:50 pm-7:03 am

1 stop12h 13m

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MSY - OAK

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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4:53 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 08m

$144

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MSY - OAK

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/25

1:20 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$145

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MSY - OAK

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/8

7:20 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$218

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MSY to OAK?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Oakland, California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to Oakland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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

4,272 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

7,983 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

8,103 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $221, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Oakland, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Oakland, California one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($95), Alaska Airlines ($144), and Southwest ($145).
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland 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 New Orleans to Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$121	Average$229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$262	Average$337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$288	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

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