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 (PWM).

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

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

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Portland most commonly connect through: • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 22% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 15% of one-stop connections Baltimore/Washington (BWI) 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?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New Orleans to Portland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $64. 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 long is a flight from New Orleans to Portland?

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Portland takes 0h 00m, covering 1,444 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.

Have flight prices from New Orleans to Portland changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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 $216, which is 26% 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 Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 21m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Portland?

Portland is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern 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 (PWM)?

Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Movly

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland range from $386 to $609, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($269) and Southwest ($270) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Portland route. 22% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via BWI.

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

Flights via Charleston (CHS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $265. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Nashville Intl (BNA) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Portland layovers at 186 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Portland

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16

6:20 am - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

4h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

10:25 am - 5:00 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$270Southwest

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 16

6:20 am - 2:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

7h 25m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

3:25 pm - 10:20 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$276Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

9:00 am - 9:21 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

23h 21m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

5:35 pm - 7:08 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 33m1 stop Charleston

$292Breeze Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

5:08 pm - 1:57 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

43h 49m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Columbus

5:35 pm - 7:08 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 33m1 stop Charleston

$296Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

6:29 am - 3:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

8h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:24 pm - 11:59 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$325American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

7:31 am - 3:12 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

6h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 1:20 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$369American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

5:20 am - 3:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

9h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:28 am - 3:50 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 22m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$427Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

5:20 am - 4:02 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

9h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:27 am - 4:17 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 50m2 stops New York LaGuardia Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$447Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 2:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 11:31 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 41m1 stop Newark

$459United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 6:49 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

10h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

5:50 am - 11:31 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 41m1 stop Newark

$464United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New Orleans to Portland

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 10:19 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

14h 19m2 stops Savannah/Hilton Head Akron/Canton

6:31 pm - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 49m1 stop Tampa

$604Breeze Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 10:19 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

14h 19m2 stops Savannah/Hilton Head Akron/Canton

6:31 pm - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 49m1 stop Tampa

$631Breeze Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:03 pm - 9:08 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

12h 05m1 stop Orlando

6:31 pm - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 49m1 stop Tampa

$795Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:03 pm - 9:08 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

12h 05m1 stop Orlando

6:31 pm - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 49m1 stop Tampa

$806Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 7:24 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

11h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:45 am - 8:03 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 18m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,042United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

2:30 pm - 10:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

7h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Baltimore/Washington

7:25 am - 3:25 pmPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Dallas Love Field

$1,147Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

10:00 am - 4:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

29h 55m2 stops Tampa Charleston

7:00 am - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 20m3 stops Columbus Raleigh-Durham Tampa

$1,314Breeze Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 10:19 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-PWM Portland

14h 19m2 stops Savannah/Hilton Head Akron/Canton

7:00 am - 9:20 amPWM Portland-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 20m3 stops Columbus Raleigh-Durham Tampa

$1,363Breeze Airways

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

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland start at $269. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $386 to $609. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $269 on American Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Portland, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% 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?

September is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Portland at $368 round-trip.
March ($876) and January ($705) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 138% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$149

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 41% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

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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 (PWM).
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
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Portland pass through?
One-stop flights from New Orleans to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 15% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) 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?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New Orleans to Portland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $64. 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 long is a flight from New Orleans to Portland?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Portland takes 0h 00m, covering 1,444 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.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Portland changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,261. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
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 $216, which is 26% 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 Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 21m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Portland?
Portland is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern 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 (PWM)?
Portland Airport (PWM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Movly
How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland range from $386 to $609, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $436 - about $64 less than Thursday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Portland trip for September. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $508 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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.
- Clarion Hotel Portland Airport Me
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
- DoubleTree by Hilton Portland

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