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

A nonstop flight from Oakland to New Orleans 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 Oakland to New Orleans range from $381 to $581, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $381 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $468 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Oakland to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Oakland to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $511, a difference of $148.

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 6h 21m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.