Cheap flights from Oakland to New Orleans from £178

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1 stop
Tue, Apr 21
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£178
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Tue, Apr 21
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£184
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 21
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£186
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 21
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£192
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1 stop
Sat, Apr 18
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£192
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Tue, Apr 21
Oakland OAKNew Orleans MSY
£239
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
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£308
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
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£313
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Sat, Apr 18 – Wed, Apr 22
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£322
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
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Tue, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 25
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£178

Cheapest round-trip

£308

Average round-trip

£467

Most popular airline

Volaris

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2 (exact fare required; no change given)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24-$44 (one-way; round-trip discounts available)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36 (flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25-$50 (varies with demand and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75-$150 (sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; parking fees in city center extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
Oakland International
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
105
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Oakland to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
29°C16°C
17 Apr
28°C20°C
Saturday
11 Apr
27°C15°C
18 Apr
30°C20°C
Sunday
12 Apr
25°C18°C
19 Apr
27°C20°C
Monday
13 Apr
27°C19°C
20 Apr
26°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
28°C18°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C19°C
22 Apr
76%
27°C20°C
Thursday
16 Apr
28°C20°C
23 Apr
84%
27°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, Alaska Airlines, VivaAerobus, Hawaiian Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Oakland and New Orleans have 105 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Oakland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Oakland and Mexico City, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, León, Monterrey, Morelia, San José del Cabo, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Cancún, San Diego, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Burbank, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Santiago de Querétaro, Kahului, Puerto Vallarta, Maui, Veracruz.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver.
What airports are near Oakland?
The main airport in Oakland is Oakland International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
Which airlines fly between Oakland and New Orleans?
Currently, you can fly between Oakland and New Orleans with Volaris, Alaska Airlines, VivaAerobus, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Oakland and New Orleans?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Oakland and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Oakland and New Orleans?
Traveling between Oakland and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Oakland?
There are a number of airports in and around Oakland. The main one is Oakland International and other nearby airports include Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International
How many airports are there near New Orleans?
There are a number of airports in and around New Orleans. The main one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and other nearby airports include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Oakland and New Orleans depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Oakland and New Orleans arrive?
What time do flights between Oakland and New Orleans depart?
What time do flights between Oakland and New Orleans arrive?

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