$149+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to New Orleans (PWM - 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or May, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $247 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $164 (United) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $476 |
Find flight deals from Portland to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from Portland to New OrleansExplore 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 25, 2025.
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 25, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Depart
Return
Price
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Mon 4/28
7:35 am-1:12 pm
1 stop6h 37m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 5/1
4:23 pm-10:49 pm
1 stop5h 26m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Fri 6/6
5:30 am-11:41 am
1 stop7h 11m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 6/9
5:25 am-11:50 am
1 stop5h 25m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Mon 4/28
5:50 am-2:15 pm
2 stops9h 25m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 5/1
1:25 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop8h 55m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Tue 4/8
4:15 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 15m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 4/12
2:11 pm-9:35 pm
1 stop6h 24m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Thu 6/5
2:35 pm-8:15 am
3 stops42h 40m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 6/8
8:09 pm-6:38 pm
2 stops21h 29m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Fri 6/6
6:16 pm-6:02 pm
3 stops48h 46m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 6/9
9:00 am-1:01 pm
2 stops27h 01m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Sun 5/18
6:00 am-1:02 pm
1 stop8h 02m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Sun 5/18
5:30 am-10:24 am
1 stop5h 54m
PortlandNew Orleans
PWM - MSY
PWMMSY
Portland
Sun 5/18
5:30 am-4:06 pm
2 stops11h 36m
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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
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, 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 21, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland, Maine to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 23 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 $256). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 PWM 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 March 25, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Portland, Maine to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
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 March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Breeze Airways from Portland to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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HOU - DAL
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HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to New Orleans
Discover the top 4 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 25, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$275 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$292 | Average$536 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$497 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |