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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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6:13 am - 11:06 pmMSY-OAK
18h 53m2 stops
8:43 am - 10:46 pmOAK-MSY
12h 03m2 stops
$199Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
6:13 am - 7:41 amMSY-OAK
27h 28m2 stops
6:05 am - 7:05 pmOAK-MSY
11h 00m2 stops
$216Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 14
6:13 am - 5:04 pmMSY-OAK
12h 51m3 stops
8:43 am - 10:46 pmOAK-MSY
12h 03m2 stops
$221Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
6:13 am - 7:51 pmMSY-OAK
15h 38m2 stops
9:10 pm - 12:38 amOAK-MSY
25h 28m2 stops
$223Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 10
7:35 pm - 11:51 pmMSY-OAK
6h 16m1 stop
10:52 pm - 9:13 amOAK-MSY
8h 21m1 stop
$258Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 17
7:35 pm - 11:51 pmMSY-OAK
6h 16m1 stop
10:52 pm - 9:13 amOAK-MSY
8h 21m1 stop
$343Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 16
3:31 pm - 9:41 pmMSY-OAK
8h 10m1 stop
10:52 pm - 9:13 amOAK-MSY
8h 21m1 stop
$412Delta
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Sun, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 17
7:15 am - 1:45 pmMSY-OAK
8h 30m1 stop
8:19 pm - 5:45 amOAK-MSY
7h 26m1 stop
$600Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 10
2:04 pm - 11:55 pmMSY-OAK
11h 51m2 stops
8:19 pm - 5:45 amOAK-MSY
7h 26m1 stop
$803Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 14
1:18 pm - 11:55 pmMSY-OAK
12h 37m2 stops
8:19 pm - 3:23 pmOAK-MSY
17h 04m2 stops
$1,215Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 18

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 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?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Orleans to Oakland, 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 is September, where tickets cost $163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets is $453 and $356 respectively.

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 ($93) and Delta ($129), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($199) and Delta ($258).

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Low season

March

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Oakland was $93 for a one-way ticket and $199 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 oneworld 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 $348 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans 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 9254 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2024PDX - LAX
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Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

The crew was the best I’ve had the experience of flying with. A misbehaving child was making things difficult for me with bopping my tray table, taking my snack, and continually tapping or bumping me. The crew quietly and respectfully moved me to another seat, and thanked me for my patience. They couldn’t have been more kind. Their professionalism really stood out to me and I am more than happy to leave a great review for them!

I would have appreciated notification that our flight was moved to another gate LAST MINUTE so that we would not have missed it. We got no such notice and had to spend another night to catch an available flight in the morning, which was huge inconvenience. We will never fly Alaska again.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The airline was way too cold. We were freezing, I don’t know if that is normal. Overall it was pretty good flight. Always flown Alaska Airlines and I am not changing.

Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

I wasn't impressed with the entertainment selection, and the snack sizes were small. But the entire crew was professional and did a great job. For that I would fly Alaska again.

It was really good and that's why we choose AA over other airlines.

In economy, there was actually a decent amount of legroom and it was shocking to be in a bathroom that actually had a little bit of space! It was far more spacious than Most airlines are today. It was pleasant because of that.

Seats are uncomfortable but let room was adequate. The snack is pretty weak and the staff not particularly friendly.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

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.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY THE HELP.THE SEATING FRIENDLY ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD RIDE NOT ONE BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

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.

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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.
9/11Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
12h 56mMSY-OAK
$93
9/11Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 49mMSY-OAK
$98
7/2Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 27mMSY-OAK
$117
7/2Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 26mMSY-OAK
$120
7/1Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 33mMSY-OAK
$129
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 35mMSY-OAK
$201
10/20Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
11h 34mMSY-OAK
$497
7/20Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 30mMSY-OAK
$605
7/2Tue
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 57mMSY-OAK
$1,182
7/1Mon
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 57mMSY-OAK
$1,292

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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.
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 32mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 49mOAK-MSY
$458
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 50mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 49mOAK-MSY
$471
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 32mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 49mOAK-MSY
$493
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 59mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 04mOAK-MSY
$495
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 47mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 16mOAK-MSY
$530
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 28mMSY-OAK
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 01mOAK-MSY
$551
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 02mMSY-OAK
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 59mOAK-MSY
$553
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 02mMSY-OAK
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 01mOAK-MSY
$749

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New Orleans - Oakland Flights

Departure:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

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Oakland - New Orleans

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