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

According to our current data, Delta ($273), Southwest ($283), and American Airlines ($287) 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. 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.

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.

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.

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).

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 $438. You can even find prices in May for less than $438, 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 41%.

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.

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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.

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Average price	$396

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Thu 8/146:00 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Thu 9/45:03 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/28

$273

Thu 10/29:15 amPWM - MSY

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Mon 10/63:35 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$283

Fri 8/159:08 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/175:21 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$287

Fri 11/144:48 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/177:00 amMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$358

Thu 10/27:30 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 59mJetBlue

Sun 10/53:24 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 6/29

$431

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Thu 8/146:00 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Thu 9/45:03 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/28

$273

Thu 10/29:15 amPWM - MSY

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Mon 10/63:35 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$283

Fri 8/159:08 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/175:21 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$287

Fri 11/144:48 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/177:00 amMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$358

Thu 10/27:30 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 59mJetBlue

Sun 10/53:24 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 6/29

$431

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Sat 7/57:40 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/137:00 amMSY - PWM

1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$543

Sat 7/56:58 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop20h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$562

Sat 7/56:10 amPWM - MSY

2 stops13h 13mUnited Airlines

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2 stops14h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$896

Tue 7/82:00 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops10h 16mDelta

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1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$710

Mon 7/1412:46 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/184:04 pmMSY - PWM

1 stop16h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$463

Wed 7/235:35 amPWM - MSY

2 stops9h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/277:00 amMSY - PWM

1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$452

Thu 7/315:55 amPWM - MSY

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/28

$287

Thu 7/316:54 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Sun 8/312:31 pmMSY - PWM

2 stops11h 26mDelta

Deal found 6/28

$318

Thu 7/315:40 amPWM - MSY

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Sun 8/310:20 amMSY - PWM

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/28

$457

One-way flights from Portland to New Orleans
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Wed 7/236:05 amPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 11mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$109

Tue 10/284:14 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$137

Tue 10/2810:00 amPWM - MSY

2 stops11h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$142

Mon 7/1412:46 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$226

Sat 8/26:58 pmPWM - MSY

2 stops22h 20mFrontier

Deal found 6/27

$238

Tue 10/144:57 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

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5:03 pm-12:03 am

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9:15 am-5:20 pm

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3:35 pm-12:05 am

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PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

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Fri 8/15

9:08 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:21 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$287

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

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Fri 11/14

4:48 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$358

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 10/2

7:30 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

3:24 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$431

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Wed 7/23

6:05 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 11m

$109

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 10/28

1:08 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$137

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

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Portland

Tue 10/28

10:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$142

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Mon 7/14

12:46 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$226

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 8/2

6:58 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$238

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,969 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,852 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,920 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,278 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($273), Southwest ($283), and American Airlines ($287) 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 JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $109. 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$321	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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