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$138+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to New Orleans (PWM - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — MSY
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399
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Cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amPWM - MSY
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Wed 12/313:26 pmMSY - PWM
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/18$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:37 pmPWM - MSY
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1411:25 amMSY - PWM
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:05 amPWM - MSY
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/65:50 pmMSY - PWM
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/33:56 pmPWM - MSY
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:49 pmMSY - PWM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:16 amPWM - MSY
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:00 amMSY - PWM
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:45 amPWM - MSY
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:15 amMSY - PWM
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:02 amPWM - MSY
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/223:30 pmMSY - PWM
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:34 pmPWM - MSY
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:04 amMSY - PWM
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:50 amPWM - MSY
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:30 amMSY - PWM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/18$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:37 pmPWM - MSY
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2811:10 amMSY - PWM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$341

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to New Orleans that are best for you.

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PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

3:26 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$297

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

3:26 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$297

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Fri 2/6

9:47 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

7:20 pm-10:22 am

1 stop14h 02m

$299

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 10/11

7:37 pm-10:22 am

2 stops15h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

11:25 am-10:36 am

1 stop22h 11m

$302

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Fri 10/3

3:56 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

2:49 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$313

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Wed 12/3

11:16 am-7:43 pm

1 stop9h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/5

8:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$316

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 10/2

5:45 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

5:15 am-4:44 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$318

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 2/7

5:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops10h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

6:35 am-2:55 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$330

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 12/18

11:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/5

5:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 40m

$338

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 10/11

7:37 pm-10:22 am

2 stops15h 45m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated September 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Portland to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,911 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

    Departing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans will take you 7h 02m. The distance from Portland, Maine to New Orleans is about 1444 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($108), United Airlines ($246), and Delta ($256) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Breeze Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Portland, Maine to New Orleans for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$108Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$321Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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