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Find cheap flights from Portland to New Orleans from $82

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Cheap flight deals from Portland to New Orleans (PDX-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to New Orleans 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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3:27 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-MSY
6h 32m1 stop
3:49 pm - 10:30 pmMSY-PDX
8h 41m1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
1:05 pm - 8:42 amPDX-MSY
17h 37m1 stop
8:09 pm - 10:30 pmMSY-PDX
28h 21m2 stops
$179Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, May 21
12:59 am - 6:40 pmPDX-MSY
15h 41m1 stop
10:03 pm - 11:43 pmMSY-PDX
27h 40m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Sat, May 11 - Thu, May 16
11:30 pm - 9:18 pmPDX-MSY
19h 48m1 stop
10:03 pm - 11:43 pmMSY-PDX
27h 40m1 stop
Sun, May 12 - Thu, May 16
8:16 am - 10:42 amPDX-MSY
24h 26m1 stop
3:49 pm - 10:30 pmMSY-PDX
8h 41m1 stop
Thu, May 9 - Wed, May 15
12:49 am - 9:37 pmPDX-MSY
18h 48m1 stop
10:48 pm - 11:59 pmMSY-PDX
27h 11m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
1:20 pm - 11:32 pmPDX-MSY
8h 12m1 stop
5:40 pm - 11:19 pmMSY-PDX
7h 39m1 stop
$258Delta
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Wed, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 1
12:04 pm - 10:13 pmPDX-MSY
8h 09m1 stop
1:31 pm - 11:02 pmMSY-PDX
11h 31m1 stop
$292American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Tue, Oct 1
6:00 am - 5:12 pmPDX-MSY
9h 12m1 stop
6:55 pm - 11:42 pmMSY-PDX
6h 47m1 stop
$298Delta
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
12:59 am - 9:44 amPDX-MSY
6h 45m1 stop
5:33 am - 10:19 amMSY-PDX
6h 46m1 stop
$308American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 16

Flights from Portland to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to New Orleans 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 Portland to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from Portland to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to New Orleans, 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 Portland to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $356 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $671 and $567 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New Orleans from Portland were found on Frontier ($82) and Spirit Airlines ($92), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($172) and Frontier ($198).

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Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to New Orleans

When to book flights from Portland to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to New Orleans

  • How can I fly from PDX to MSY?

    Is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight connecting PDX to MSY. However, airlines such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta operate one-stop flights between PDX and MSY. Layover cities on these flights include Minneapolis (MSP), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Atlanta (ATL). Airlines such as American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate flights with two stops between PDX and MSY. Some of these layover cities include Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW), Seattle (SEA) and Dallas (DFW), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Does PDX offer long-term parking?

    If you want to park your car before your flight to MSY, PDX offers a few options. Long-Term parking lots can be found in parking garages P2 and P3. Both of these are within walking distance from the terminals. There is also an Economy Lot, which is more affordable but farther away. However, free shuttles run to the terminals from the lot about every 10 minutes.

  • Does PDX have a USO lounge for the US military?

    The PDX USO lounge is on the mezzanine level before security. This lounge welcomes active US military as well as members of their families. The lounge is closed on weekends, but open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday. The USO’s amenities are complimentary and include hot and cold beverages, cable TV, air conditioning, toiletries, phones, desks, Wi-Fi, computers, and so much more.

  • How do I get from MSY into downtown New Orleans?

    At MSY, go to the Kenner Terminal Parking Garage and catch the #202 bus operated by New Orleans RTA. These buses run every hour or so depending on the time of day. The journey into downtown New Orleans takes approximately 50 minutes. From MSY, you can also take a Jayride Shuttle or a taxi. Some cab companies that frequent MSY includes United Cabs, Nawlins Cab, and Eric "Big E" Airport Transportation Service. A shuttle or cab ride into New Orleans will take approximately 18 minutes.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to New Orleans was $82 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Portland you will be using Portland. You will be landing at New Orleans, also known as New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Portland to New Orleans.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to New Orleans are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $377 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Portland to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Portland 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 Portland to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and MSY 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 Portland to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PDX to New Orleans

  • The Lewis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. It also serves as a hub for Breeze Airways. Portland International Airport (PDX) is a secondary hub for both Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines.
  • When you land at MSY, feel free to take advantage of the Meditation Room. This is a quiet place of reflection and sanctuary that welcomes everyone. This peaceful room can be found on level 2 departures after security.
  • If you have some time at PDX while you wait for your flight to MSY, consider stopping in at the Hollywood Theater on concourse C. This 22-seat theater shows short films for free. The featured films are made by Oregon filmmakers and have a running time of 10 minutes or less.
  • If you are at PDX and feeling anxious, confused, sad, or upset as you wait for your flight, keep an eye out for the PDX therapy dogs and their trained handlers. These dogs are recognizable by their gray DoveLewis vests. Passengers are very much encouraged to cuddle, hug, and smooch these dogs.
  • PDX has two children’s play areas in the terminals that have comfortable seating where parents can relax as they watch their kids. One of these play areas is located post-security at gate C17. The other is located before security in the D/E terminals.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans. 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9109 reviews
8.6crew
7.3food
7.3entertainment
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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It was so easy to board using my boarding pass on my iPhone, and I liked what I was given on the plane for food and drink, and everyone was very friendly.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024PDX - OAK
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It was so easy to board using my boarding pass on my iPhone, and I liked what I was given on the plane for food and drink, and everyone was very friendly.

dont re-route to San Jose. Re-route to closer airport. Provide shuttle bus to go to SFO, not just LYFT vouchers.

Staff seemed genuinely nice, not just going through the motions.

I would have rated the entire experience much better were it not for two things: 1. There was inconsistency between what we were told once on the plane vs. the answer I received to the question about "spreading out" from our assigned seats because the flight was sparsely populated, and the entire row we were in was empty but for us. I asked about one of us moving over one seat to make more room for us; before getting on the plane, I was told we could, which seemed like a sensible answer. Once on the plane, it was announced that we needed to stay in our assigned seats despite all of the empty space in our row, which seemed unneccessarily restrictive. 2. To add to the discomfort, we sat on the tarmac once the plane landed in Burbank for over half an hour waiting for a gate to become available. During that time we had to remain seated and buckled in, which was becoming more difficult as time dragged on, especially for my wife. If all of this was due to regulations, that may mitigate the sense of "needless" restriction somewhat, but it points to a need to make regulations less restrictive where it is not appropriate for the current conditions. The crew was not "nasty" about the restrictions, so I do not resent their actions, but it certainly would have been a much more pleasant flight if we had a few more options when it comes to comfort.

The seat side plug ins didn’t work in my row, and I ran out of things to do since my iPad and iPhone ran out of juice. The flight attendant offered me a free drink but I don’t drink. I suggested a free snack box instead and she just shrugged and walked off. Why do us non-drinkers get the short end of the stick?

Flight left two hours late with no real explanation and they inexplicably had the heat running on the flight as well

I like Alaska Air fine. Great crew. Late departure still arrived on time.

Plane delayed, emergency light on so we couldn’t board- further delayed, had to sit on run way for an hour for other plane priority

I missed my flight and was not able to rebook. I switched to jet blue for a same day flight. Both legs were cancelled. Unacceptable.

It was just fine. Short flight so nothing special to comment on.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Delayd flight out of atl as always miss my conection in dfw no flight untill next day

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries. They dont really bother you about carry-on size, I brought a descent sized backpack and they didnt even check.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Portland to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/18Sat
1 stopFrontier
19h 48mPDX-MSY
$82
6/13Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 24mPDX-MSY
$92
8/19Mon
1 stopFrontier
18h 57mPDX-MSY
$110
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
9h 26mPDX-MSY
$129
7/3Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 39mPDX-MSY
$141
5/19Sun
1 stopDelta
9h 16mPDX-MSY
$149
5/20Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 48mPDX-MSY
$204
8/19Mon
3 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 05mPDX-MSY
$283
8/7Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 30mPDX-MSY
$293
10/6Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 47mPDX-MSY
$313

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Portland to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 47mPDX-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 47mMSY-PDX
$1,046
4/30Tue
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8h 47mPDX-MSY
5/5Sun
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7h 03mMSY-PDX
$1,302
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Portland - New Orleans Flights

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Portland (PDX)United States

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New Orleans (MSY)United States

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