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

Spirit Airlines, at $178, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Oakland, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($87), Delta ($139), and Southwest ($175).

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

Delta, Spirit Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California.

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 196% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 84% 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 54 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 New Orleans to Oakland, California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $409, or $511 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Oakland, California from New Orleans average $406. You can even find prices in September for less than $406, as users have found deals to Oakland, California from as low as $198. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Oakland, California from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 17%.

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

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Round-trip from	$178 (Cheapflightsfares)
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Average price	$399

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

Fri 4/189:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/2311:32 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/19

$178

Wed 5/287:16 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Fri 5/306:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Deal found 3/20

$277

Tue 10/77:00 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines

Sun 10/127:50 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$289

Fri 5/238:26 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/275:28 pmOAK - MSY

3 stops37h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$391

Fri 10/35:48 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 11mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 10/117:50 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$403

Fri 5/234:05 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Tue 5/271:10 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$412

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Fri 4/189:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/2311:32 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/19

$178

Wed 5/287:16 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Fri 5/306:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Deal found 3/20

$277

Fri 5/238:26 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/275:28 pmOAK - MSY

3 stops37h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$391

Thu 5/85:49 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/207:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop21h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/20

$404

Fri 5/234:05 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Tue 5/271:10 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$412

Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Oakland
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland. Data last updated March 21, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 3/264:42 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/288:25 pmOAK - MSY

1 stop17h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/21

$746

Thu 3/277:54 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop12h 42mSpirit Airlines

Mon 3/317:31 amOAK - MSY

1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/21

$417

Thu 3/2712:57 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops13h 02mDelta

Mon 3/316:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops10h 09mDelta

Deal found 3/21

$869

Sat 3/297:45 amMSY - OAK

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Sat 4/51:10 pmOAK - MSY

2 stops8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$414

Thu 4/106:50 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 56mDelta

Wed 4/166:00 amOAK - MSY

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 3/19

$287

Thu 4/171:46 pmMSY - OAK

2 stops11h 57mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/256:00 amOAK - MSY

2 stops10h 39mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/19

$693

Fri 4/189:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop11h 44mSpirit Airlines

Wed 4/2311:32 amOAK - MSY

1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/19

$178

One-way flights from New Orleans to Oakland
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Wed 4/309:05 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/21

$87

Thu 4/177:09 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Deal found 3/19

$139

Sat 5/244:50 pmMSY - OAK

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/20

$175

Tue 5/65:12 amMSY - OAK

2 stops12h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/19

$255

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

9:05 pm-6:49 am

1 stop11h 44m

Oakland

Wed 4/23

11:32 am-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$178

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

7:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Oakland

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$277

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

8:26 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops27h 59m

Oakland

Tue 5/27

5:28 pm-9:17 am

3 stops37h 49m

$391

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

5:49 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-6:01 am

1 stop21h 01m

$404

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

4:05 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Oakland

Tue 5/27

1:10 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$412

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

9:05 pm-9:02 am

1 stop13h 57m

$87

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

7:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$139

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/24

4:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$175

New OrleansOakland

MSY - OAK

MSYOAK

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

5:12 am-3:48 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$255

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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

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Oakland, California 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 New Orleans-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 MSY to OAK?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Oakland, California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Rainfall in Oakland by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 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 Oakland

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Oakland have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,759 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,895 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

7,877 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $178, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Oakland, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Oakland, California one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($87), Delta ($139), and Southwest ($175).
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Oakland 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 New Orleans to Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from New Orleans to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Oakland

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$121	Average$245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$262	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$327	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

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