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 2h 51m nonstop +3h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

OAK–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 0 – – 63% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ASE ~4h 56m BNA ~5h 49m MEM ~6h 0m CLD ~6h 3m SDF ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
897
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
OAK → MSY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric OAK→MSY SFO→MSY
Distance from OAK – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 0 20
Flight time 2h 51m 4h 7m
Departure OTP 63% –
San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m.
Facts

OAK–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

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 2h 51m. The route covers 1,899 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, BNA, MEM, CLD, SDF, MKE, DFW, PBI, SFO, EGE, BCT, CHS, ATL, OPF, YYZ, YUL, FLL, IAD, MIA, BWI, SAL, PHL, BOS, MDW, LAS, LAX, HOU, SLC, DAL, AUS, PHX, SEA, DEN, PDX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. 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 OAK to MSY

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

OAK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to MSY ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).