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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($287), United Airlines ($292), and Delta ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 37% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Portland, Maine to New Orleans for a low price.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland, Maine to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 18% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans at least 24 days early can save you up to 325% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland, Maine to New Orleans for as little as $286 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $915 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to New Orleans from Portland, Maine average $460. You can even find prices in May for less than $460, as users have found deals to New Orleans from as low as $268. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Orleans from Portland, Maine. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

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

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One-way from	$174 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$321

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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 May 12, 2025.

Wed 5/287:45 amPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/11:42 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$287

Thu 5/294:43 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/212:30 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$292

Thu 5/291:40 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops10h 51mDelta

Mon 6/212:35 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops10h 24mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$297

Thu 5/2912:47 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/26:14 amMSY - PWM

3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$466

Fri 10/172:36 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops44h 46mBreeze Airways

Mon 10/208:00 amMSY - PWM

3 stops49h 41mBreeze Airways

Deal found 5/11

$998

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Wed 5/287:45 amPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/11:42 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$287

Thu 5/294:43 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/212:30 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$292

Thu 5/291:40 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops10h 51mDelta

Mon 6/212:35 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops10h 24mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$297

Thu 5/2912:47 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/26:14 amMSY - PWM

3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$466

Fri 10/172:36 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops44h 46mBreeze Airways

Mon 10/208:00 amMSY - PWM

3 stops49h 41mBreeze Airways

Deal found 5/11

$998

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Mon 5/1911:50 amPWM - MSY

1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/218:30 amMSY - PWM

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$603

Wed 5/287:45 amPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/11:42 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$287

Thu 5/294:43 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/212:30 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops9h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$292

Thu 5/291:40 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops10h 51mDelta

Mon 6/212:35 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops10h 24mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$297

Thu 5/2912:47 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops27h 22mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/26:14 amMSY - PWM

3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$466

One-way flights from Portland to New Orleans
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Tue 10/2811:16 amPWM - MSY

1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$174

Tue 10/286:30 amPWM - MSY

2 stops10h 45mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$179

Sun 5/183:43 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops18h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$329

Sun 5/188:07 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$356

Sun 5/188:07 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop23h 36mBreeze Airways

Deal found 5/12

$367

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Wed 5/28

7:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

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Sun 6/1

1:42 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 03m

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Thu 5/29

4:43 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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12:30 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$292

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 5/29

1:40 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops10h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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12:35 pm-11:59 pm

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$297

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PWMMSY

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Thu 5/29

12:47 pm-3:09 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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8:00 am-10:41 am

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$998

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 10/28

11:16 am-3:38 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$174

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$179

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

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Portland

Sun 5/18

3:43 pm-8:54 am

2 stops18h 11m

$329

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 5/18

8:07 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$356

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 5/18

8:07 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$367

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland, Maine-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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?

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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

161 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($287), United Airlines ($292), and Delta ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 37% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$321	Average$493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$174+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to New Orleans (PWM - MSY)

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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 May 9, 2025.

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

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Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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