MSY - PDX

$85 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Portland - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$148
Typical prices: $249-$395
Frontier
Tue 11/13Thu 11/15
MSY - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $175-$278
Frontier
Mon 10/1
MSY - PDX • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Portland. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Cheapest • Avg $254 (round-trip)
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Shortest trip • 6h 18m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Portland!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Portland (MSY-PDX)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Portland

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
Frontier Logo
1:22 pm - 8:08 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
8h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
3:47 pm - 2:40 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
20h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$148Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
9:00 pm - 11:36 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
16h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
12:24 pm - 8:04 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
29h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$158Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 1:20 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
6h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 9:30 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 1:20 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
6h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 10:55 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$247Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 10:53 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
6h 52m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:28 amPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$247United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:11 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
7h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:36 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$247United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
2:41 pm - 10:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
9h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 3:24 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$247Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Delta Logo
2:44 pm - 10:27 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
9h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
1:49 pm - 11:58 pmPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
$247Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 9:11 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
7h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 9:03 amPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$247American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 11:55 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland
7h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 9:03 amPDX  Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$273American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Portland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Orleans to Portland with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Portland?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland start at $148. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $249 to $395. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $148 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Portland?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Portland at $267 round-trip.
  • February ($375) and November ($364) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New Orleans to Portland the cheapest?

Flights from New Orleans to Portland are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Portland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Read more
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Read more

Key details for New Orleans to Portland flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from New Orleans to Portland

When to book flights from New Orleans to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Portland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your New Orleans to Portland flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Portland?

    Flights from New Orleans to Portland usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Portland.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New Orleans to Portland?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $254 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $282 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Portland pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Orleans to Portland most commonly connect through:

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    On the New Orleans to Portland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $374: a $76 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Portland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and OHSU Center for Health and Healing. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from New Orleans to Portland?

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Portland takes 0h 00m, covering 2,046 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Portland:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Orleans to Portland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $325. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Portland?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Portland looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Portland?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 18m, compared with 6h 18m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 53m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between New Orleans and Portland?

    Portland is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PDX)?

    Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Sixt
    · Payless

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Portland flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland range from $249 to $395, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Portland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $298 - about $76 less than Sunday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Portland trip for March. Fares historically average $267 round-trip in that month - typically $108 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $254 round-trip on this route - about $28 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.
    - Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland Air, OR
    - Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) By IHG
    - Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from New Orleans to Portland

Information on your arrival and departure airports

New Orleans (MSY)
Portland (PDX)