New Orleans to Portland (MSY–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1:11 PM
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New Orleans to Portland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,048 mi 5h 11m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

MSY–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 5h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 5h11 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to PDX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ICT ~6h 35m APA ~6h 38m MEM ~6h 39m TRM ~6h 57m BUR ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,754
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
Return
PDX → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 11m.
Facts

MSY–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,295 km
Flight time5h 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 5h 11m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSY to PDX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, APA, MEM, TRM, BUR, BZN, PSP, SDF, SNA, AFW, SJC, MCI, IAD, HOU, CLT, ATL, DCA, FLL, MCO, AUS, DFW, IAH, DEN, EWR, MIA, CVG, ORD, PHX, LAS, MDW, SFO, DAL, DTW, SLC, BOS, SAN, LHR, LAX, SEA, MSP, JFK, BNA, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from PDX to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to PDX

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to PDX ranges from 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,048 miles (3,295 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.