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

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Portland to New Orleans
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,048 mi 4h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

PDX–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,048 miles in approximately 4h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 4h29 74% 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, PDX to MSY 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 PDX to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
OAK ~6h 6m SCF ~6h 45m CVG ~7h 1m SAV ~8h 3m OPF ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,771
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
PDX → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
90%
Return
MSY → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric PDX→MSY SEA→MSY
Distance from PDX – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 4h 29m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 74% –
Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
2,048 mi / 3,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 29m.
Facts

PDX–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance2,048 mi / 3,295 km
Flight time4h 29m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 4h 29m. The route covers 2,048 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PDX to MSY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SCF, CVG, SAV, OPF, PHL, LGA, DTW, PHX, IAD, ATL, MDW, CLT, JFK, LAS, LAX, FLL, DFW, MIA, BOS, ORD, AUS, EWR, SLC, DEN, MSP, BNA, SFO, SAN, DAL, LHR, SEA, IAH, MCO, MCI, DCA and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PDX to MSY

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

PDX to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to MSY ranges from 4 hours 29 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

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).