How many flights from Portland to New Orleans are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1% of flights from Portland to New Orleans were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct flights on this route are relatively uncommon. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Portland to New Orleans?

The typical direct flight time from Portland to New Orleans is 4 hours and 29 minutes, covering a distance of 3295 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in travel time when choosing their flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Portland to New Orleans?

Historically, good prices on flights from Portland to New Orleans have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly offers favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities. This consistent availability makes it a route where diligent searching can yield good value.

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Portland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to New Orleans

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Portland to New Orleans are above the typical level. Recent observations show that only 9% of fares from Portland to New Orleans were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $474 to $820, with a median of $656 over a 90-day period.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to New Orleans? The data indicates that the cheapest month to fly is May, with a median fare of $177. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $232, followed by February at $262.

A typical journey from Portland to New Orleans takes approximately 17h 59m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route covering a distance of 3295 km. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the total travel time with layovers.

For flights from Portland to New Orleans, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Portland to New Orleans. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for finding fares.

How much is a round trip from Portland to New Orleans

Regular price: $206 - $526

Prices for flights from Portland to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $206 to $526. The current lowest deal is $281 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Jan 17-Jan 26.

now $281

Low $206

High $526

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to New Orleans is May, with a median price of $177. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $828. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $177

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $828

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to New Orleans

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to New Orleans

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$398

$374

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$391

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$300

$275

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$300

$284

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$297

$245

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

$297

$267

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to New Orleans

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$286 → $167

42%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$285 → $167

41%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$285 → $167

41%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$284 → $167

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Portland - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to New Orleans are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $177

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to New Orleans, with median prices at $177.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 59m

Flights from Portland to New Orleans typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 17h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant (99%)

Connecting flights make up 99% of available routes, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers 18 direct deals

United Airlines has 18 direct deals from Portland to New Orleans, more than any other airline.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Portland to New Orleans are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Portland to New Orleans.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$206

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~115 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$352

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

$1,178

Save $550

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Nov 11

New Orleans, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,437

$1,053

Save $384

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 03

New Orleans, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,488

$1,084

Save $404

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Sep 29

New Orleans, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,555

$1,084

Save $471

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 19

New Orleans, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,892

$1,270

Save $622

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Sep 18

New Orleans, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,145

$1,412

Save $733

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Mar 03

New Orleans, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,317

$1,061

Save $256

United Airlines

Business Class

From PDX

Elite

Oct 13

New Orleans, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,892

$1,301

Save $591

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from Portland to New Orleans are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $213. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw average prices of $337, while waiting until 14-27 days before departure generally resulted in higher average prices of $651. For bookings made 60 or more days in advance, the average price was $682, indicating that booking too early may not secure the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Portland to New Orleans was considered to be $474 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $656. Prices above $820 were typically in the more expensive range. By comparing potential fares to these historical benchmarks, travelers can better assess the value of a flight.

Historically, May has offered the cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans, with a median price of $177. April also presented good value, showing a median price of $232. February was another month with comparatively lower fares, with a median price of $262. These months typically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $656 for this route.

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Portland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Portland to New Orleans

Regular price: $206 - $526

Prices for flights from Portland to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $206 to $526. The current lowest deal is $281 with Alaska Airlines, Inc., for travel from Jan 17-Jan 26.

now $281

Low $206

High $526

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to New Orleans

May

Cheapest

Flights from $177

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $828

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to New Orleans

United Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Portland to New Orleans

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$398

$374

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$391

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$300

$275

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$300

$284

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$297

$245

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - New Orleans

Portland (PDX) - New Orleans (MSY)

$297

$267

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to New Orleans

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$286 → $167

42%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$285 → $167

41%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$285 → $167

41%

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$284 → $167

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Portland - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to New Orleans are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $177

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to New Orleans, with median prices at $177.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 59m

Flights from Portland to New Orleans typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 17h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant (99%)

Connecting flights make up 99% of available routes, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers 18 direct deals

United Airlines has 18 direct deals from Portland to New Orleans, more than any other airline.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Portland to New Orleans are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Portland to New Orleans.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$206

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

New Orleans, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,892

$1,301

Save $591

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Portland to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Portland to New Orleans

Portland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Portland to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Direct flights from Portland to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Portland to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Portland - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for prices as low as $177

Connecting flights average 17h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant (99%)

United Airlines offers 18 direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Portland main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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Sep 28

Jan 03

Nov 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Portland to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Portland to New Orleans flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans?

How many flights from Portland to New Orleans are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Portland to New Orleans?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Portland to New Orleans?

Related routes

More routes from Portland

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Portland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Portland to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Direct flights from Portland to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Portland to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to New Orleans

Portland - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for prices as low as $177

Connecting flights average 17h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant (99%)

United Airlines offers 18 direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Portland main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Oct 03

Jan 20

Oct 30

Sep 28

Jan 03

Nov 11

Oct 03

Sep 29

Oct 19

Sep 18

Mar 03

Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Portland to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Portland to New Orleans flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Portland to New Orleans?