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

MSY Airport Page →
1,899 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h 50m DLWN → LXJWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m MXWN → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
DAL Dallas 6h 3m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 8m AAASWN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 14m AFAMDL → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
HOU Houston 6h 15m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 6h 25m ACF9UA → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 6h 25m WN → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 39m ASDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 8h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,899 mi 4h 52m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and OAK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MSY Routes OAK Routes MSY Live Flights OAK Live Flights MSY Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BUR ~5h 45m AUS ~5h 50m LAS ~5h 55m DAL ~6h 3m PHX ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
701
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → OAK
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
60%
Return
OAK → MSY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → OAK delays →
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 – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 52m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 27% –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,899 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR).