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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Portland: • Economy Class • First Class

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) - 30% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 16% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from New Orleans to Portland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $425, a difference of $128. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Portland?

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

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

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $322 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Portland?

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

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 $133, which is 39% 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 18m, compared with 6h 19m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 58m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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 $23 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • 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 $251 to $399, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland typically range from $251 to $399. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $189, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Portland?

•March and August are the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Portland at $267 round-trip. •November ($386) and February ($375) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights 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 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New Orleans to Portland?

Frontier ($189) and American Airlines ($247) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Portland?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Portland route. 30% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Portland?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $254. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Portland which airport offers the shortest layover?

Salt Lake City (SLC) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Portland layovers at 3h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26

8:00 pm - 9:32 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

15h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:52 pm - 10:10 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$189Frontier

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3:45 pm - 10:01 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

8h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:32 pm - 11:07 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$247American Airlines

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6:00 pm - 11:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:00 pm - 12:15 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 15m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$247Southwest

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

5:25 am - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

6h 30m1 stop Dallas Love Field

1:05 pm - 10:50 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$247Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:08 pm - 11:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

2:34 pm - 11:52 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$247United Airlines

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2:25 pm - 10:27 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

10h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:34 pm - 11:52 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:30 pm - 11:46 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

9h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

1:05 pm - 12:24 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

$247Delta

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2:45 pm - 10:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

9h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

1:05 pm - 12:24 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

$247Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:22 am - 11:02 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:32 pm - 11:07 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$247American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26

8:00 pm - 9:32 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

15h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:52 pm - 10:10 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

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5:20 am - 10:42 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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6h 08m1 stop Salt Lake City

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5:20 am - 1:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

10h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:06 pm - 11:57 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 51m1 stop Los Angeles

$341Delta

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9:46 am - 5:03 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:49 pm - 9:03 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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3:45 pm - 8:50 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

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12:25 pm - 9:22 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 57m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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3:44 pm - 10:21 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

8h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:44 am - 4:47 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 03m1 stop San Francisco

$417United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17

5:25 pm - 10:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

8:45 am - 9:00 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas Love Field

$422Southwest

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9:05 pm - 10:54 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

15h 49m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl

12:25 pm - 5:00 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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6:01 pm - 10:53 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

6h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

11:59 pm - 8:38 amPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$438United Airlines

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8:25 pm - 1:25 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PDX Portland

7h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:30 am - 5:20 pmPDX Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 50m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$442Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Portland? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Portland departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Portland? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •March and August are the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Portland at $267 round-trip.
•November ($386) and February ($375) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights 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 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Portland?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Portland:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Portland?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Portland takes 00m, covering 2,046 miles.
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 much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland range from $251 to $399, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute New Orleans to Portland flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $322 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
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.
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 $133, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
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 $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless
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).
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) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Portland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from New Orleans to Portland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $425, a difference of $128.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Portland?
Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 18m, compared with 6h 19m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 6h 58m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
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 popular places can I visit in Portland?
Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $297, about $128 less than Sunday fares (30% 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 34% 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 $119 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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 $27 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
• Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
• Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) By IHG

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