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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:37 pm - 5:57 amPDX-MSY
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7:17 am - 12:27 pmMSY-PDX
7h 10m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 4:57 pmPDX-MSY
23h 17m1 stop
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7:17 am - 12:27 pmMSY-PDX
7h 10m1 stop
$189Alaska Airlines
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9:05 pm - 11:45 amPDX-MSY
12h 40m2 stops
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2:05 pm - 9:30 pmMSY-PDX
9h 25m1 stop
$194Southwest
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8:04 pm - 5:21 amPDX-MSY
7h 17m1 stop
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12:48 pm - 9:36 pmMSY-PDX
10h 48m1 stop
$196Spirit Airlines
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5:35 am - 2:21 pmPDX-MSY
6h 46m1 stop
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3:26 pm - 9:48 pmMSY-PDX
8h 22m1 stop
$197Delta
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11:35 am - 8:16 pmPDX-MSY
6h 41m1 stop
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6:39 pm - 10:59 pmMSY-PDX
6h 20m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 8:30 pmPDX-MSY
12h 55m2 stops
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6:15 am - 4:00 pmMSY-PDX
11h 45m1 stop
$200Southwest
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10:23 am - 11:44 pmPDX-MSY
11h 21m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 6:57 pmMSY-PDX
24h 07m1 stop
$203Spirit Airlines
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American Airlines Logo
5:16 am - 5:24 pmPDX-MSY
10h 08m2 stops
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9:37 am - 5:04 pmMSY-PDX
9h 27m1 stop
$204American Airlines
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5:55 am - 1:52 pmPDX-MSY
5h 57m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 10:32 pmMSY-PDX
9h 07m1 stop
$207Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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PDX's modern check-in desks resemble an Apple Store, with clear signage and spacious security checkpoints, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

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MSY

At MSY, rideshare cars and taxis are easily accessible outside Level 1, door 7, for a quick trip to New Orleans.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Portland to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $460 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $853 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to New Orleans

  • How can I fly from PDX to MSY?

    Is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight connecting PDX to MSY. However, airlines such as United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta operate one-stop flights between PDX and MSY. Layover cities on these flights include Minneapolis (MSP), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), and Atlanta (ATL). Airlines such as American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate flights with two stops between PDX and MSY. Some of these layover cities include Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW), Seattle (SEA) and Dallas (DFW), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Does PDX offer long-term parking?

    If you want to park your car before your flight to MSY, PDX offers a few options. Long-Term parking lots can be found in parking garages P2 and P3. Both of these are within walking distance from the terminals. There is also an Economy Lot, which is more affordable but farther away. However, free shuttles run to the terminals from the lot about every 10 minutes.

  • Does PDX have a USO lounge for the US military?

    The PDX USO lounge is on the mezzanine level before security. This lounge welcomes active US military as well as members of their families. The lounge is closed on weekends, but open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday. The USO’s amenities are complimentary and include hot and cold beverages, cable TV, air conditioning, toiletries, phones, desks, Wi-Fi, computers, and so much more.

  • How do I get from MSY into downtown New Orleans?

    At MSY, go to the Kenner Terminal Parking Garage and catch the #202 bus operated by New Orleans RTA. These buses run every hour or so depending on the time of day. The journey into downtown New Orleans takes approximately 50 minutes. From MSY, you can also take a Jayride Shuttle or a taxi. Some cab companies that frequent MSY includes United Cabs, Nawlins Cab, and Eric "Big E" Airport Transportation Service. A shuttle or cab ride into New Orleans will take approximately 18 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to New Orleans was $95 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and New Orleans?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to New Orleans?

    When flying out of Portland you will be using Portland. You will be landing at New Orleans, also known as New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to New Orleans?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and New Orleans, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New Orleans from Portland?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Portland to New Orleans.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to New Orleans, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to New Orleans are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $462 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $310 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to New Orleans

  • The Lewis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. It also serves as a hub for Breeze Airways. Portland International Airport (PDX) is a secondary hub for both Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines.
  • When you land at MSY, feel free to take advantage of the Meditation Room. This is a quiet place of reflection and sanctuary that welcomes everyone. This peaceful room can be found on level 2 departures after security.
  • If you have some time at PDX while you wait for your flight to MSY, consider stopping in at the Hollywood Theater on concourse C. This 22-seat theater shows short films for free. The featured films are made by Oregon filmmakers and have a running time of 10 minutes or less.
  • If you are at PDX and feeling anxious, confused, sad, or upset as you wait for your flight, keep an eye out for the PDX therapy dogs and their trained handlers. These dogs are recognizable by their gray DoveLewis vests. Passengers are very much encouraged to cuddle, hug, and smooch these dogs.
  • PDX has two children’s play areas in the terminals that have comfortable seating where parents can relax as they watch their kids. One of these play areas is located post-security at gate C17. The other is located before security in the D/E terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to New Orleans

 
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8.1Boarding
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7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
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We have always flown with Alaska when we can. As they have great customer service. This trip we had to transfer to Air LINGUS in Denver to go to Dublin. That’s where things went bad! Our checked luggage didn’t arrive. The process to make a claim was way more complicated than it should be. It took 5 days to recover our luggage. The whole time we couldn’t talk to a real person who could tell us anything. The whole time Alaska blamed Air lingus and vis a versa. No one seemed want to help us. That was the worst part.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2025PDX - DEN
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We have always flown with Alaska when we can. As they have great customer service. This trip we had to transfer to Air LINGUS in Denver to go to Dublin. That’s where things went bad! Our checked luggage didn’t arrive. The process to make a claim was way more complicated than it should be. It took 5 days to recover our luggage. The whole time we couldn’t talk to a real person who could tell us anything. The whole time Alaska blamed Air lingus and vis a versa. No one seemed want to help us. That was the worst part.

I'm a platinum member with American Airlines, however, my ticket did not display status and thus I did not board with an early group. I traveled with my two daughters and we were given a row of seats that did not recline. Not the treatment I would have expected for a platinum customer. The flight was also a bit late leaving Portland. Also on my flight to Portland we were not given premium seats. In fact, we were in the last row of the aircraft.

I will never take a red-eye flight again. Crying babies. Complete full flight. Could not get comfortable. Not fun.

5 hour delay from Portland to Newark. Boarded and then were told we had to get off and wait five hours for flight. No food vouchers or any other compensation because they said it was an air traffic control issue. Plane is bare minimum like a discount airline. They have free entertainment but you have to get to it on your own device no screens in the seats

Very good. Gate personnel were excellent flight attendants were also able to change my seat at the last minute everyone, courteous, polite, and.

On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

No WiFi available. It was too late to order food also. Guy next to me was huge (not fat) so had his shoulder & thigh next to me the whole way. Plane was delayed leaving PDX due to 8 other planes waiting. Not my best Alaska airlines flight.

All flight entertainment is from your own device and there was an $8 charge to connect. also 1 drink and a small bag of pretzels was all that was given to us. other that that the seats were good and the flight itself was as expected.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

The direct service from Logan to PDX made travel so easy, I really appreciate this route. Pilots were very communicative with passengers about conditions and expectations. Everyone on staff was pleasant and helpful. Boarding was easy and efficient.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

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