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

Departing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans will take you 11h 29m. 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), Delta ($182), and United Airlines ($246) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 73% 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 $123. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Portland, Maine to New Orleans for a low price.

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 Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans.

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

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

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$279

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$302

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$347

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$362

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$322

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$327

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1 stop8h 48mDelta

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2 stops10h 02mDelta

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$367

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1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines

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$359

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$401

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$359

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$382

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$301

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Fri 3/205:06 pmPWM - MSY

1 stop26h 41mBreeze Airways

Deal found 12/27

$154

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1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines

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$182

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2 stops8h 49mDelta

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$219

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Deal found 12/27

$229

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2 stops24h 33mBreeze Airways

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$254

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2 stops7h 47mDelta

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$405

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1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

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$419

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One-way from	$154 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$396

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12:45 pm-11:14 pm

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$302

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5:06 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop26h 03m

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7:27 pm-10:49 am

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$322

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11:29 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 23m

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5:07 pm-10:41 pm

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$362

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5:31 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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1:16 pm-12:18 am

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$367

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5:06 pm-6:47 pm

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $63). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in August is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 evening. Doing so could potentially save you 59% 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

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,120 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,901 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,252 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans?
Departing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans will take you 11h 29m. 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), Delta ($182), and United Airlines ($246) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 73% 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 $123. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $63). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in August is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
JetBlue	Cheapest$108	Average$216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$321	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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