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$72+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PDX
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Portland are usually found in September or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$72
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$328 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Portland
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 March 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/25:30 pmMSY - PDX
2 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/86:13 pmPDX - MSY
2 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 4/236:07 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/2711:52 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/186:05 amMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Sun 5/1112:50 amPDX - MSY
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/3$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/187:46 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/129:07 amPDX - MSY
2 stops20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/176:59 pmMSY - PDX
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/219:21 amPDX - MSY
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$238
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 4/186:59 pmMSY - PDX
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/128:20 amPDX - MSY
Nonstop4h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/3$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 6/132:18 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1711:59 pmPDX - MSY
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$349
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 9/289:47 amMSY - PDX
1 stop9h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 10/58:11 amPDX - MSY
1 stop24h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/2$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 6/56:55 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sun 6/85:20 amPDX - MSY
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/1$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sun 7/67:50 pmMSY - PDX
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sun 7/136:20 amPDX - MSY
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$450

Find flights from New Orleans to Portland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Portland 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 March 3, 2025.

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New Orleans

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Portland

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Depart

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Price

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

7:54 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 26m

Portland

Tue 4/8

9:59 am-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$177

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/1

5:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

Portland

Mon 4/7

11:15 am-6:41 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$178

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/23

6:07 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 55m

Portland

Sun 4/27

11:52 pm-10:48 am

1 stop8h 56m

$189

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

6:05 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 53m

Portland

Sun 5/11

12:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 40m

$197

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

6:59 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Portland

Mon 4/21

9:21 am-3:42 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$238

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

6:59 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Portland

Mon 5/12

8:20 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$268

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/18

2:11 pm-12:30 am

2 stops12h 19m

Portland

Thu 5/8

11:35 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 49m

$403

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$72

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

7:47 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 50m

$94

New OrleansPortland

MSY - PDX

MSYPDX

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

5:30 pm-12:35 am

2 stops9h 05m

$145

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Portland

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 New Orleans to Portland in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 New Orleans-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Portland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Portland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Portland, you should look to book at least 78 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Portland (average of $277). Flying from New Orleans to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 March 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from New Orleans to Portland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Portland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Portland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Portland when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Portland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 March 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Portland have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Portland. 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 New Orleans to Portland?

    You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Portland if you want to fly from New Orleans to Portland. At least 7 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Portland (PDX) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Portland from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to PDX to be around 5h 05m.

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

    Flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Portland have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($178), American Airlines ($189), and Delta ($197) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Portland. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Frontier flights start at $94 while deals on Southwest start at $145 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Portland is generally $321, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Portland), you can expect to pay $159 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Portland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Portland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Portland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Portland 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 New Orleans to Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Portland (average of $277). Flying from New Orleans to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Portland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Portland. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$247Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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