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Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Oakland.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Oakland takes 00m, covering 1,898 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Oakland range from $347 to $488, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $249 to $1,757. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from New Orleans to Oakland usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from New Orleans to Oakland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $543, a difference of $185.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 54m, compared with 6h 08m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 18m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Oakland is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.