New Orleans to Oakland (MSY–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,899 mi 4h 52m nonstop -2h behind 60 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and OAK, connecting options are available through 60 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric MSY→OAK BTR→OAK
Distance from MSY – 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 4h 52m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 48% –
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m.
Facts

MSY–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Flight time4h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 4h 52m. The route covers 1,899 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, DFW, ADS, EGE, TUL, SCF, OMA, MEM, CLL, ABQ, IAH, SNA, TRM, APA, BTR, JAC, OKC, VNY, PSP, RIL, SDF, ASE, BNA, BZN, MSP, ATL, JAX, VRB, MCO, PBI, RDU, FLL, CLT, YYZ, MIA, IAD, OPF, HPN, BKL, TEB, LGA, PHL, JFK, BOS, SJO, AUS, DEN, HOU, LAS, PHX, DAL, SEA, STN, LAX, SLC, PDX, MDW, SFO, SAN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from OAK to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to OAK

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to OAK ranges from 4 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR).