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$132+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to New Orleans (PWM - MSY)

PWM — MSY
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans

Fri 12/45:35 pm -
1 stop24h 43m
Fri 12/117:00 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 11/6$287
Sat 12/57:12 pm -
1 stop16h 04m
Sat 12/129:00 am -
1 stop23h 51m
Deal found 11/7$312
Fri 12/115:35 pm -
1 stop24h 43m
Tue 12/158:35 am -
1 stop26h 13m
Deal found 11/3$325
Wed 12/212:28 pm -
2 stops45h 10m
Wed 12/99:00 am -
1 stop23h 51m
Deal found 11/4$336
Mon 12/79:48 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Fri 12/117:00 am -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 11/4$350
Sat 12/197:12 pm -
1 stop20h 52m
Thu 1/711:35 am -
2 stops20h 33m
Deal found 11/5$352
Sat 12/197:12 pm -
1 stop20h 52m
Wed 1/67:00 am -
1 stop9h 51m
Deal found 11/5$356
Wed 12/27:12 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 12/99:00 am -
1 stop23h 51m
Deal found 11/4$364

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$556
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 12/1

5:09 pm-8:38 am

2 stops40h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 1/24

10:54 am-7:58 am

3 stops46h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 1/24

11:38 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$222
Quickest round-trip

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Tue 5/4

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Mon 11/30

3:53 pm-8:38 am

2 stops41h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Mon 5/3

6:30 am-4:18 pm

2 stops10h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 5/6

6:15 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops25h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$262

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-4:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Thu 12/3

10:25 am-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$272

PortlandNew Orleans

PWM Portland - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

PWMMSY

Portland

Sun 5/2

6:00 am-6:54 pm

3 stops13h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 63 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 $433). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Portland, Maine to New Orleans flights typically cost between $477 and $788 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $254 on Breeze Airways (Feb 1-Feb 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans will take you 9h 50m. 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, Delta ($183), American Airlines ($351), and United Airlines ($386) offers the cheapest pricing from Portland, Maine to New Orleans. These flights start at 62% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $182. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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 $433). Flying from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $556). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$411Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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