What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($175), Delta ($298), and Southwest ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $139 and $215 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans are Alaska Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to New Orleans. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 28% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $477, or $558 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Oakland, California. Users have commonly found prices around $469 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $236. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Tue 4/299:57 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

Fri 5/29:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$175

Sun 5/186:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Thu 5/227:16 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$298

Wed 7/307:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Wed 8/66:10 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$314

Wed 10/226:30 amOAK - MSY

2 stops11h 29mAlaska Airlines

Mon 10/272:06 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops11h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$444

Mon 3/317:31 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/73:14 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$513

Thu 11/207:50 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 11/237:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 35mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$574

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Tue 4/299:57 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

Fri 5/29:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$175

Sun 5/186:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Thu 5/227:16 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$298

Wed 7/307:30 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Wed 8/66:10 amMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$314

Sat 4/56:43 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/84:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$458

Tue 5/277:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 5/275:46 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$715

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Thu 3/276:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Mon 3/312:26 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops11h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$489

Mon 3/316:55 pmOAK - MSY

3 stops23h 44mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/25:30 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops15h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$331

Mon 3/317:31 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/73:14 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$513

Thu 4/310:50 amOAK - MSY

2 stops16h 44mAlaska Airlines

Sun 4/67:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$804

Sat 4/56:43 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/84:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$458

Tue 4/299:57 amOAK - MSY

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

Fri 5/29:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$175

One-way flights from Oakland to New Orleans
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Sun 5/119:09 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$83

Fri 5/96:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$139

Mon 3/312:30 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$215

Tue 5/137:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops13h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$255

Thu 5/157:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$512

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OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 4/29

9:57 am-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/2

9:05 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 44m

$175

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

7:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$298

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sat 4/5

6:43 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

4:42 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$458

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 3/31

7:31 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/7

3:14 pm-11:16 am

2 stops22h 02m

$513

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 5/27

7:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

5:46 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$715

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Sun 5/11

9:09 pm-5:57 am

1 stop6h 48m

$83

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$139

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Mon 3/31

2:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops8h 00m

$215

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$255

OaklandNew Orleans

OAK - MSY

OAKMSY

Oakland

Thu 5/15

7:00 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$512

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Oakland to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,330 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

7,876 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($175), Delta ($298), and Southwest ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to New Orleans. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to New Orleans one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $139 and $215 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Oakland, California to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Oakland to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$267	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$275	Average$591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$307	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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