MSY has one TSA checkpoint with efficient processing, keeping wait times around 15 minutes for general security.
$104+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Portland (MSY - PDX)
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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PDX
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Portland
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Portland (PDX). 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 January 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $180 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $104 (Delta) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $403 |
Good round-trip deal | $252 or less |
Good one-way deal | $163 or less |
Find flight deals from New Orleans to Portland
Cheapest flights from New Orleans to PortlandExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/73:36 pm
MSY
- PDX
1 stop20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1410:24 am
PDX
- MSY
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$180
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 2/510:30 am
MSY
- PDX
Nonstop5h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/252:59 pm
PDX
- MSY
Nonstop4h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/116:15 am
MSY
- PDX
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Tue 3/35:45 am
PDX
- MSY
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/15![Delta logo]()
$207
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/2510:00 am
MSY
- PDX
Nonstop5h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/282:59 pm
PDX
- MSY
Nonstop4h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 3/242:20 pm
MSY
- PDX
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Tue 3/316:00 am
PDX
- MSY
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/14![Southwest logo]()
$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/1312:48 pm
MSY
- PDX
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Thu 3/51:02 pm
PDX
- MSY
1 stop9h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/15![Delta logo]()
$222
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1310:00 am
MSY
- PDX
Nonstop5h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/202:59 pm
PDX
- MSY
Nonstop4h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/76:15 am
MSY
- PDX
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Fri 2/271:02 pm
PDX
- MSY
1 stop9h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/15![Delta logo]()
$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/36:15 am
MSY
- PDX
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Mon 2/239:45 pm
PDX
- MSY
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/15![Delta logo]()
$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/129:00 am
MSY
- PDX
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 2/2011:59 pm
PDX
- MSY
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13![United Airlines logo]()
$247
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Portland that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 3/24
10:20 am-1:29 pm
Nonstop5h 09m
Portland
Tue 3/31
2:50 pm-9:18 pm
Nonstop4h 28m
$197
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
6:15 am-12:02 pm
1 stop7h 47m
Portland
Tue 2/17
12:40 am-11:51 am
1 stop9h 11m
$207
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 3/24
2:20 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops9h 50m
Portland
Tue 3/31
1:40 pm-9:45 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$212
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/4
10:00 am-1:11 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
Portland
Sun 3/8
2:59 pm-9:28 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$212
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/27
10:00 am-1:11 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
Portland
Mon 3/2
2:59 pm-9:28 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$212
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/25
10:00 am-1:11 pm
Nonstop5h 11m
Portland
Sat 2/28
2:59 pm-9:28 pm
Nonstop4h 29m
$212
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
12:48 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop9h 42m
Portland
Tue 2/17
10:25 am-7:03 pm
1 stop6h 38m
$222
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/20
12:48 pm-8:30 pm
1 stop9h 42m
Portland
Mon 2/23
9:45 pm-8:50 am
1 stop9h 05m
$222
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/3
6:15 am-12:00 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Portland
Mon 2/23
9:45 pm-8:50 am
1 stop9h 05m
$238
New OrleansPortland
MSY - PDX
MSYPDX
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
9:00 am-2:48 pm
1 stop7h 48m
Portland
Fri 2/20
11:59 pm-9:39 am
1 stop7h 40m
$247
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Portland in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Portland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Portland 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 New Orleans-Portland 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 New Orleans to Portland
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Portland?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Portland. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Portland, you should look to book at least 35 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 New Orleans to Portland?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Portland (average of $98). Flying from New Orleans to Portland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 MSY to PDX?
Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 15, 2026.
When flying from New Orleans to Portland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Portland?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Portland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Portland on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Portland?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Portland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $336.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Portland?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Portland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Portland?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Portland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Portland
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to Portland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$99 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$238 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$325 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$345 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |