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$85+ Cheap flights from Portland to New Orleans (PDX - MSY)

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PDX — MSY
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$85
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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. 13% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 10/279:45 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Tue 11/42:55 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/27$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:40 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:24 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:40 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/26:52 amMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/295:26 amPDX - MSY
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:09 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$223
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:30 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop13h 09mSun Country Air
Mon 11/1711:28 amMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 56mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:00 amPDX - MSY
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/217:00 amMSY - PDX
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/86:20 amPDX - MSY
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Sun 5/117:50 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 10/272:50 pmPDX - MSY
2 stops12h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/17:00 amMSY - PDX
1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 12/310:50 amPDX - MSY
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/811:55 amMSY - PDX
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$398
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:20 amPDX - MSY
Nonstop4h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/65:32 pmMSY - PDX
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$453

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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 April 29, 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

Wed 7/9

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

5:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$197

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Tue 5/13

5:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

6:24 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$198

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Fri 5/30

5:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/2

6:52 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$205

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Thu 5/29

5:26 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/2

6:09 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$223

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops9h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$289

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Thu 5/8

6:20 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

7:50 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 54m

$310

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Thu 10/9

5:52 pm-8:52 am

1 stop13h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

11:23 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$335

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Mon 10/20

8:45 pm-5:32 am

1 stop6h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$350

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Thu 5/8

8:45 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

5:49 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$418

PortlandNew Orleans

PDX - MSY

PDXMSY

Portland

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/23

8:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$424

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Portland-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

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 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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 90 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% 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 March 30, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to New Orleans, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to New Orleans?

    To fly from Portland to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from Portland (PDX) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Portland take 4h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Portland to Louis Armstrong offered by 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Portland to New Orleans flight route?

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $205 and $223, respectively. You may be able to fly from Portland to New Orleans for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Portland to New Orleans for a low price.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $313 for a flight from Portland to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Portland - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $172.

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

  • 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 Reunion Tower more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $58 per day.

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

    Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 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, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Stratosphere Tower can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 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 $61 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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