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$119 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Overall average: $286
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/16Mon 4/27
MSY - PDX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$119
Typical prices: $149-$330
American Airlines
Tue 4/7
MSY - PDX • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $238 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Portland (MSY-PDX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Portland

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 1:29 pm
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5h 09mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 9:24 pm
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4h 29mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:00 pm - 10:40 pm
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6h 40m
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11:55 pm - 10:00 am
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8h 05m
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$237Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
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4:35 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 25m
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2:20 pm - 10:05 pm
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5h 45m
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$242Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:58 pm - 12:44 am
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7h 46m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 11:29 pm
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7h 34m
1 stop
$247United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 12
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5:30 am - 11:01 am
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7h 31m
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11:40 pm - 9:53 am
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8h 13m
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$248American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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5:40 am - 10:15 am
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6h 35m
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6:05 am - 3:55 pm
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7h 50m
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$252Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Tue, Apr 14
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2:37 pm - 10:08 pm
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9h 31m
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6:28 am - 4:15 pm
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7h 47m
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$253Delta
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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1:50 pm - 8:10 pm
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8h 20m
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5:00 am - 1:25 pm
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6h 25m
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$257Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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4:35 pm - 11:10 pm
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8h 35m
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9:35 am - 9:10 pm
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$258Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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5:10 pm - 11:10 pm
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8h 00m
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5:30 am - 2:10 pm
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$259Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Portland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from New Orleans to Portland, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Portland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Portland is March, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $368 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Portland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $267, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Portland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Portland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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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.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Portland

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Portland was $119 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Portland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Portland?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Portland is Portland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Portland?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Portland?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Portland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Portland?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Portland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Portland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Portland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $320 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $237 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Portland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Portland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Portland from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Portland with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and PDX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Portland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Portland from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Portland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Portland.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New Orleans to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Portland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

2.0 MediocreBeth, Mar 2026
MDW - PIT
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I paid almost $700 for super saver round trip…, You moved me to the back of plane… I’m old and have breathing and anxiety problems! You didn’t care! Moved me to the way back! Unacceptable!

My only complaint was how far it was from plane to baggage claim

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

nothing for delays and refuse service.when asked for the second flight. the first is good though

Not bad. Due to not buying a seat, on the way back, my seat was not assigned till 2 hrs before the flight left. Got me worried I wouldn’t have a seat.

It was not a good experience, the flight was delayed 3 hours, the gate staff were super pushy to get bags checked claiming it was a full flight, there were about a dozen open seats from what I could tell. The intercom from the pilot seemed to be broken, it sounded like the pilot was speaking with a mouth full of marbles.

There was an issue with the plane and it was late getting in. This caused me to miss my connecting flight from PDX to BOI. I had to ask if they would provide me with a food voucher and they did but didn’t seem to concerned about my delay.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours for “routine maintenance”and because of that I arrived much later iso my Uber ride home was $100 when it’s normally $50.

More or less, this seemed like a mismanaged group of great people who would crush at this job, if only they were given the resources to do so.

Plane destination at the Gates were mixed up at Spokane airport. Text from website didn't match rithet

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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