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Find cheap flights from New Orleans to Oakland from $106

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Oakland departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland (MSY-OAK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 9:40 pmMSY-OAK
18h 40m2 stops
1:07 pm - 3:26 pmOAK-MSY
24h 19m2 stops
$192Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
5:00 am - 9:40 pmMSY-OAK
18h 40m2 stops
1:07 pm - 3:26 pmOAK-MSY
24h 19m2 stops
$196Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
5:00 am - 9:40 pmMSY-OAK
18h 40m2 stops
1:07 pm - 1:21 amOAK-MSY
10h 14m1 stop
$206Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
7:40 am - 7:18 pmMSY-OAK
13h 38m1 stop
8:08 pm - 12:29 amOAK-MSY
26h 21m2 stops
$207Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Wed, May 1
7:40 am - 11:20 pmMSY-OAK
17h 40m1 stop
5:05 am - 11:50 pmOAK-MSY
16h 45m1 stop
$209Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Wed, May 1
4:09 pm - 11:24 pmMSY-OAK
9h 15m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:38 pmOAK-MSY
16h 08m2 stops
$211Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Wed, May 8
5:45 am - 9:08 pmMSY-OAK
17h 23m3 stops
6:00 am - 12:59 amOAK-MSY
16h 59m1 stop
Sat, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 28
7:00 am - 11:58 pmMSY-OAK
18h 58m1 stop
7:56 pm - 5:45 amOAK-MSY
7h 49m1 stop
$784Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Apr 26 - Tue, Apr 30
7:00 am - 2:40 pmMSY-OAK
9h 40m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:47 amOAK-MSY
21h 47m1 stop
$805Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Fri, Dec 27
7:00 am - 2:40 pmMSY-OAK
9h 40m1 stop
5:25 pm - 5:47 amOAK-MSY
34h 22m2 stops
$838Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Fri, Dec 27

Flights from New Orleans to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from New Orleans to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New Orleans to Oakland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Oakland back to New Orleans, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Oakland, California is February, where tickets cost $156 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of tickets is $442 and $391 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Oakland from New Orleans were found on Spirit Airlines ($106) and Delta ($134), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($192) and Alaska Airlines ($784).

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Oakland

  • What are the popular layovers for flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

    Airlines operating on the New Orleans to Oakland route mostly have a stop along the way. These airlines can stop in different cities, depending on the flight route. Again, the layover duration varies among airlines, with others having an extended layover. Therefore, consider checking the flight route before booking if you need a convenient journey. The common layover cities are Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.

  • Are there opportunities for passengers to upgrade to first class for flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

    Your airline can email you about vacant first-class seats and amenities to expect when flying first class. The upgrading fee can vary depending on the class fare and airline. Therefore, check before boarding to maintain your travel budget. In addition, the advantage of upgrading instead of originally booking a first-class ticket is that it's cheaper.

  • What is the most convenient way to travel from Oakland International Airport to downtown Oakland?

    The Beige-N and Orange-N buses are a convenient way to travel from OAK airport to downtown Oakland. These buses depart every 10 minutes to arrive in the city in around 32 minutes. Alternative buses on this route ate Line 73 and 40 that takes about 1 hour to get to the city. If traveling at night, the Line 805 bus is a reliable option.

  • Which airlines travel sustainably from New Orleans to Oakland?

    Spirit Airlines is an excellent choice if you need an eco-friendly journey on the New Orleans to Oakland route. These airlines aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions by recycling waste to reduce the amount of waste disposed of in landfills. In addition, these airlines reduce their carbon footprint by using fuel and energy-efficient aircraft to protect future generations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California was $106 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Oakland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Oakland?

    New Orleans and Oakland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Orleans from New Orleans Louis Armstrong and will be arriving at Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Oakland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Oakland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Oakland, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Oakland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $350 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $496 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MSY to Oakland

  • You'll have a smooth journey if you purchase a business class ticket when booking cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Oakland (OAK). Amenities for passengers flying business class include priority check-in, additional luggage allowance, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary drinks and snacks.
  • Most low-cost airlines, including Spirit Airlines and Delta, charge fair prices on the New Orleans to Oakland route. If you need to save a few pennies, you can compare prices and choose the airline of your choice.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has several lounges where travelers can relax before boarding. The Club MSY, located at the Main Terminal, is open from 4 am to 9 pm, and Delta Sky Club is at Concourse C at the Main Terminal.
  • MSY airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines. It connects various domestic and international cities globally. At the same time, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a hub for FedEx Express but an operating base for Southwest Airlines.
  • One way to travel from downtown New Orleans to MSY airport is the US1170s bus that departs once daily and gets to the airport in about 39 minutes. Other buses are E2 and #2 E2, which drop you at the terminal for around 50 minutes, depending on the local stops and traffic.
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Top 4 airlines serving from New Orleans to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9109 reviews
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
7.3food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024BOI - LAX
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

The flight attendant in the back of the plane was barely understood as she rushed through instructions to the point of being intelligible. She had a bored demeanor in her delivery.

Good. Quiet. Comfortable. The protests nearly kept me from catching my flight. They waited for me! I made it!

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

I would have rated the entire experience much better were it not for two things: 1. There was inconsistency between what we were told once on the plane vs. the answer I received to the question about "spreading out" from our assigned seats because the flight was sparsely populated, and the entire row we were in was empty but for us. I asked about one of us moving over one seat to make more room for us; before getting on the plane, I was told we could, which seemed like a sensible answer. Once on the plane, it was announced that we needed to stay in our assigned seats despite all of the empty space in our row, which seemed unneccessarily restrictive. 2. To add to the discomfort, we sat on the tarmac once the plane landed in Burbank for over half an hour waiting for a gate to become available. During that time we had to remain seated and buckled in, which was becoming more difficult as time dragged on, especially for my wife. If all of this was due to regulations, that may mitigate the sense of "needless" restriction somewhat, but it points to a need to make regulations less restrictive where it is not appropriate for the current conditions. The crew was not "nasty" about the restrictions, so I do not resent their actions, but it certainly would have been a much more pleasant flight if we had a few more options when it comes to comfort.

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

Well those seats! Man! On a short flight tolerable but too stiff and lack of cushioning make a longer flight uncomfortable. Good leg room tho, but I’m only 5’3”….

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 31mMSY-OAK
$106
5/29Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
32h 12mMSY-OAK
$107
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
17h 31mMSY-OAK
$108
5/10Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 56mMSY-OAK
$134
5/24Fri
1 stopDelta
6h 56mMSY-OAK
$159
4/26Fri
3 stops
32h 02mMSY-OAK
$178
4/27Sat
3 stops
18h 32mMSY-OAK
$187
8/11Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
12h 05mMSY-OAK
$228
5/7Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 40mMSY-OAK
$274
5/4Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
18h 58mMSY-OAK
$319

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Last minute flights from New Orleans to Oakland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New Orleans to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 15mMSY-OAK
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 59mOAK-MSY
$266
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 15mMSY-OAK
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 57mOAK-MSY
$307
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 57mMSY-OAK
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 50mOAK-MSY
$326
4/23Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 37mMSY-OAK
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 59mOAK-MSY
$333
4/25Thu
multi-stop
23h 52mMSY-OAK
4/28Sun
multi-stop
16h 59mOAK-MSY
$352
4/25Thu
multi-stop
23h 52mMSY-OAK
4/28Sun
multi-stop
19h 57mOAK-MSY
$397
4/21Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 43mMSY-OAK
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 59mOAK-MSY
$488
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 40mMSY-OAK
12/27Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 47mOAK-MSY
$805
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 40mMSY-OAK
12/27Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
34h 22mOAK-MSY
$838
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 27mMSY-OAK
12/27Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
34h 22mOAK-MSY
$1,115

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New Orleans - Oakland Flights

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New Orleans (MSY)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

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Oakland - New Orleans

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