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$149+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to New Orleans (PWM - MSY)

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PWM — MSY
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Mon 4/20
Mon 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

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 March 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2910:57 am
PWM
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MSY
1 stop30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:21 pm
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 5/45:06 pm
PWM
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MSY
1 stop26h 03m
Breeze Airways
Tue 5/1212:29 pm
MSY
-
PWM
1 stop26h 47m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 3/18$322
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:00 am
PWM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 58m
JetBlue
Mon 5/47:00 am
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops15h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/17$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/46:18 pm
PWM
-
MSY
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:24 am
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/135:01 pm
PWM
-
MSY
2 stops23h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/168:15 am
MSY
-
PWM
1 stop7h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/26:18 pm
PWM
-
MSY
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:21 pm
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
PWM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 15m
Delta
Wed 5/272:20 pm
MSY
-
PWM
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$337
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:00 am
PWM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 31m
JetBlue
Tue 5/127:00 am
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops15h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/18$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 5/189:52 am
PWM
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MSY
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/195:21 pm
MSY
-
PWM
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/286:00 am
PWM
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MSY
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:00 am
MSY
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PWM
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$351

Find 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 March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$450
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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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 5/26

6:25 am-4:04 pm

2 stops10h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

3:36 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$342

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 5/2

9:40 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/11

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$357

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Mon 5/4

4:43 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

3:36 pm-12:43 am

2 stops8h 07m

$362

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-1:17 pm

2 stops8h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$362

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

2:20 pm-12:43 am

2 stops9h 23m

$368

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 6/4

3:10 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/8

3:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 45m

$377

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 6/30

4:58 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

7:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$407
Quickest round-trip

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 5/31

5:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/4

5:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 10m

$417

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Sat 5/2

5:40 am-6:55 pm

2 stops14h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/11

5:30 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$418

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM - MSY

PWMMSY

Portland

Wed 8/5

5:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

6:25 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$447

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to New Orleans

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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 March 13, 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $75). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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.

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 March 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,313 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,908 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,488 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,325 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 10h 39m. The distance from Portland, Maine to New Orleans is about 1444 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($87), Delta ($182), and United Airlines ($246) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 78% 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 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans (average of $75). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$182Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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