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$91 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Overall average: $384
Southwest
Sun 5/3Wed 5/6
PDX - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$238
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/8Mon 5/11
PDX - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $287 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
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6:05 am - 3:55 pm
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7h 50m
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6:25 am - 11:05 am
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6h 40m
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$220Southwest
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
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11:55 pm - 10:10 am
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MSY
8h 15m
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4:40 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 20m
2 stops
$225Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
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1:05 pm - 11:49 pm
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MSY
8h 44m
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2:26 pm - 10:02 pm
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9h 36m
1 stop
$227Delta
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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12:27 pm - 2:44 pm
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24h 17m
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3:39 pm - 11:42 am
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22h 03m
1 stop
$231Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
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2:50 pm - 9:18 pm
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4h 28mnonstop
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7:00 am - 12:52 pm
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7h 52m
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$233Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
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12:30 am - 11:39 am
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9h 09m
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3:04 pm - 10:23 pm
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9h 19m
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$237Delta
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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2:55 pm - 9:24 pm
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4h 29mnonstop
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10:30 am - 1:40 pm
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5h 10mnonstop
$238Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
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11:40 pm - 8:32 am
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6h 52m
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5:30 am - 11:01 am
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7h 31m
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$240American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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1:35 pm - 9:50 pm
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6h 15m
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4:35 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 25m
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$242Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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11:15 am - 9:50 pm
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8h 35m
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4:35 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 25m
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$247Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to New Orleans flights

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better 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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $397 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $366 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $91 for a one-way ticket and $220 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to New Orleans?

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to New Orleans are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $335 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $382 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $307 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to New Orleans

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

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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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 realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Never got on because first part of trip was cancelled and we have no idea when we will get rebooked…

Wonderful as always! Pleasant staff, smooth ride, and timely departure.

Everything ran like it should. Staff was professional. Looking forward to flying with them again.

Liked the attention and speed when getting wheelchair..........Was assured by phone that my needs would be taken care of and they were with my name.

The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

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.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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