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$100+ Cheap flights from Portland to New Orleans (PDX - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — MSY
oct. 25 — nov. 11
sáb. 10/25
sáb. 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 septiembre 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Frontier)

One-way from

$100
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$539 or less
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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 septiembre 25, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/93:26 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop25h 34mFrontier
lun. 11/177:45 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/24$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/275:50 amPDX - MSY
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
vie. 10/319:45 amMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/25$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/41:34 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/67:00 amMSY - PDX
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/25$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
vie. 10/1712:25 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop9h 42mDelta
mié. 10/223:10 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/25$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/252:00 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
mié. 10/2911:50 amMSY - PDX
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/22$214
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
mar. 12/25:30 amPDX - MSY
1 stop11h 41mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/56:02 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/165:30 amPDX - MSY
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
sáb. 10/186:45 amMSY - PDX
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/24$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
vie. 10/311:21 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/79:51 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
sáb. 11/11:21 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop13h 14mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/69:51 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/25$231

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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 septiembre 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to New Orleans that are best for you.

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PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

vie. 10/17

12:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop9h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/20

3:10 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

sáb. 11/1

7:12 am-7:01 pm

1 stop9h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 11/5

3:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

sáb. 10/18

12:25 pm-12:07 am

1 stop9h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 10/21

3:10 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

sáb. 11/8

10:10 pm-8:07 am

1 stop7h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 11/14

3:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

lun. 10/27

10:10 pm-9:26 am

1 stop9h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 11/7

11:17 am-9:04 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

mié. 11/5

11:26 am-11:04 pm

1 stop9h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 11/13

3:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

dom. 11/2

7:12 am-7:01 pm

1 stop9h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 11/11

5:22 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 34m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

mar. 10/28

7:12 am-7:01 pm

1 stop9h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 11/5

3:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$209

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

lun. 10/27

9:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops14h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/31

3:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$215

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

mar. 1/6

1:51 pm-5:38 am

1 stop13h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 1/12

5:30 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$223

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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 September.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice 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-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-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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-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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Best time to book a flight from Portland to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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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 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 September 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 47 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 to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Portland 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 PDX to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

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

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 septiembre 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Portland to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

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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 popular is this Portland to New Orleans flight route?

    The Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Portland to New Orleans will take you 9h 42m. The distance from Portland to New Orleans is about 2046 mi.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $89. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $163 and $188, respectively. You may be able to fly from Portland to New Orleans for 76% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $443 for a flight from Portland to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $217 while the most popular route, (Portland - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $209.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Portland to New Orleans?

    Most of the time, Portland to New Orleans flights that have layovers will stop in Dallas. Portland to New Orleans flights stop in Las Vegas the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $47 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, and Stratosphere Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Fountains of Bellagio, or Stratosphere Tower can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.3 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $60 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Portland to New Orleans flights?

    Portland to New Orleans flights have a layover in Denver least often. Denver is followed by Houston in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Portland to New Orleans.

  • 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 to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Portland 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans

Discover the top 8 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 septiembre 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$255Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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