Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-6, making New Orleans two hours ahead of Portland.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PDX to MSY flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring New Orleans (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Among carriers operating PDX to MSY flights, Alaska Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PDX and MSY:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Currently, $136 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $252. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDX to MSY.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination without delay.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Go where the road takes you with a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of New Orleans and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
The address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to central New Orleans has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New Orleans in March.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to MSY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.