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

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Oakland to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,899 mi 4h 2m nonstop +2h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

OAK–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 75%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
820
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.

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric OAK→MSY SFO→MSY SJC→MSY
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 0 28
Flight time 4h 2m 3h 55m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 2m.

OAK–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Flight time4h 2m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 4h 2m. The route covers 1,899 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, SJC, TRM, ASE, VNY, DWH, SCF, MKE, CLD, SNA, MEM, APA, RNO, APF, TYS, BNA, MTY, AGS, OKC, COE, BCT, PWK, ELP, EGE, SDF, DFW, MSP, OPF, CHS, MCO, PBI, JAX, ACY, ATL, FLL, BDL, BWI, YYZ, IAD, TEB, LIR, MIA, HYA, HPN, SJO, SAL, PHL, YUL, BOS, STT, AUS, MDW, HND, PHX, LAS, DAL, SLC, SEA, LAX, SAN, DEN, HOU, PDX and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from MSY to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to MSY

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana.

OAK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to MSY ranges from 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).