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$136 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Overall average: $361
Southwest
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OAK - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$136
Typical prices: $136-$169
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Tue 1/6
OAK - MSY • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to New Orleans (OAK-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to New Orleans 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans

Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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11:10 am - 10:15 pm
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9h 05m1 stop
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7:05 am - 12:15 pm
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7h 10m1 stop
$271Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:10 am - 4:55 pm
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6h 45m1 stop
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6:35 am - 12:55 pm
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8h 20m2 stops
$276Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:30 am - 5:25 pm
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6h 55m1 stop
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8:05 am - 3:30 pm
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9h 25m1 stop
$277Southwest
Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25
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6:25 am - 3:55 pm
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7h 30m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:20 am
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6h 55m1 stop
$280Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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11:05 am - 9:00 pm
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7h 55m2 stops
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11:25 am - 5:55 pm
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8h 30m2 stops
$281Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:30 am - 5:25 pm
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6h 55m1 stop
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8:05 am - 3:05 pm
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9h 00m2 stops
$282Southwest
Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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12:10 pm - 10:25 pm
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8h 15m1 stop
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11:20 am - 5:55 pm
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8h 35m1 stop
$283Southwest
Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25
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9:20 am - 7:45 pm
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5:20 am - 11:20 am
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$285Southwest
Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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6h 30m1 stop
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10:20 am - 6:30 pm
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10h 10m2 stops
$288Southwest
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
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6:15 am - 2:15 pm
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6h 00m1 stop
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6h 40m1 stop
$289Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to New Orleans flights

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

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Planning a trip from Oakland to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Oakland to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Oakland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to New Orleans, 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 Oakland to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $354 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $514 and $483 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, minimizing stress despite busy security lines. Plan for an extra half hour to clear security smoothly.

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At MSY, rideshare cars and taxis are easily accessible outside Level 1, door 7, for a quick 30-minute ride to the French Quarter.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$136
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to New Orleans

When to book flights from Oakland to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to New Orleans 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 Oakland to New Orleans

  • How far is Oakland International Airport from Downtown Oakland?

    Oakland International Airport is just under 10 miles away from Downtown Oakland. If you’re at risk of missing your flight and need to get to the airport as soon as possible, the best option would be to take a cab. They are available everywhere in town and take only about 15min. However, if you would rather save a few dollars, you can take the BART orange line from 12th Street to Coliseum and then the beige line from Coliseum to the airport station.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at Oakland International Airport?

    Oakland International Airport has only one lounge for travelers to hang out when waiting to depart, the Escape Lounge. It is located on Terminal 1 between gates 8 and 8A. This lounge is open to all travelers regardless of the airline you’re traveling with and features a wide range of amenities such as complimentary snacks and beverages, a workstation, Wi-Fi, TVs and Magazines, and even a screen to monitor flight departures.

  • Does MSY Airport have any private nursing rooms?

    Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) has amazing nursing rooms for anyone traveling with an infant. The rooms feature a wide range of amenities, such as changing tables, electric outlets, comfortable seats, and sinks. They are located on each Concourse, so regardless of where you are at the airport, you’re always within proximity to one. On Concourse D, it is between gates D3 and D5, while the one on Concourse C is near gate C8.

  • How do you get from Louis Armstrong International Airport to Downtown New Orleans?

    If you prefer public transport, head to the airport Ground Transportation and take the E1 bus towards Downtown. Alternatively, if you would rather go for a more convenient option, there are taxicabs at the airport parking, and you can also order an Uber. Both will drop you at any destination you want in New Orleans.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to New Orleans was $136 for a one-way ticket and $271 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Oakland to New Orleans.

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

    Oakland airport is called Oakland and the only airport in New Orleans is New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to New Orleans are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $408 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Oakland to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Oakland 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 Oakland to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and MSY 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 Oakland to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to New Orleans

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is only a few miles away from Oakland and offers flights to New Orleans. If you want to enjoy better amenities and modern facilities, consider booking a flight that departs from SFO.
  • If you plan to leave your car at the airport, compare the prices offered by the parking lots inside the airport to those offered by offsite parking lots. In most cases, offsite parking lots charge significantly lower prices. You could end up paying up to 60% less.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. Therefore, they offer more flight options compared to most airlines in the airport. On the other hand, if you’re flying from SFO, about 20 miles away from Downtown Oakland, you should consider booking with United as they have a hub at the airport.
  • If you require wheelchair assistance at the airport, ensure that you inform your airline at least 48h before departure. This should give them enough time to make all the necessary arrangements.
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport and Hilton Oakland Airport are the closest hotels to Oakland International Airport. If you have an early flight out of OAK, these are the best places to spend the night as they offer a shuttle service to the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to New Orleans

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11477 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

8.0 ExcellentEvie, Dec 2025
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See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

The flight attendants were excellent and I was in the back of the plane. Much much better than recent JetBlue experiences on that route and better than Delta on that route.

I’m not sure there is anything that can be improved, even the cost was fantastic.

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

They were so kind to us! The entire staff were so good to us when we had our service dog join our trip and we couldn't be more grateful!

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

Flight crew and flight were good. But it departed two hours late.

They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

No accommodation or credit offered for cancelled layover flight to Eugene from portland

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

Horrible, delay after delay due to our plane needing fuel.

Rough landings but comfortable and affordable if you can pack light

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

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