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Portland Museum of Art
Leading regional museum with strong American and European art, notable Winslow Homer works, and a handsome historic campus.
Flights from New York, NY to Portland, ME depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:52. The fastest flight covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 1h 22m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 22m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$248
Average price
$697
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Portland, ME is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Portland, ME will cost around $697 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $248.
Of the 53 flights that leave New York, NY for Portland, ME onSat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct flights cover the 450 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the longest flights will take 4 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA6244 · UA2064
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UA1992 · UA3651Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Portland, ME among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $158 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Portland, ME:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $158 (€128).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Portland, ME costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to Portland, ME take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Portland, ME flights for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2643 · AA2348 | 5:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h41 | 1:40 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 · UA3548 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h07 | 10:07 AM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4612+ AA2355 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 10h36 | 4:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 · UA3535 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h34 | 2:34 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA3651 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 13h22 | 7:27 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA3535 | 6:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h29 | 2:34 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 · UA2804 | 6:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h21 | 2:31 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA4437 · UA1061 · UA2804 | 6:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h01 | 2:31 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA4538+ AA2355 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h06 | 4:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491+ AA2355 | 7:43 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h53 | 4:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA1023 · AA2348 | 7:55 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h45 | 1:40 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA2348 | 7:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h41 | 1:40 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2488 · UA2804 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h32 | 2:31 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1833 · UA2443 · UA1401 | 8:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 13h11 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA4393+ AA2355 | 9:03 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h33 | 4:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4502 | 9:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h23 | 10:33 AM Portland International Jetport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3503 · UA2443 · UA1401 | 9:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 12h16 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA4671+ AA2355 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h06 | 4:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1691 · UA3651 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h22 | 7:27 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1691 · UA3535 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h29 | 2:34 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA1401 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 11h26 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 · UA3651 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h58 | 7:27 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 · UA3535 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h05 | 2:34 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 · UA511 · UA1401 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h41 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
UA4172 · UA1888 · UA1401 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h41 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
UA4172 · UA1325 · UA1401 | 11:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h41 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA2931 | 11:13 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1h22 | 12:35 PM Portland International Jetport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2635 · UA1401 | 11:23 AM LaGuardia Airport | 10h18 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA493 · AA2120 | 11:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 10h37 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3685 | 11:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h26 | 1:25 PM Portland International Jetport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4472 · UA1325 · UA1401 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h41 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
UA2053 · UA1401 | 1:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h31 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA714 · UA1401 | 1:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h16 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4590+ AA5233 | 1:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h31 | 11:59 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA1819 · AA2120 | 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h06 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2199 · UA1401 | 2:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h13 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA2033 · AA2120 | 2:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h05 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2788 · UA1401 | 2:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h56 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 · UA3651 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h36 | 7:27 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 · UA2064 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 9h00 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA3651 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h19 | 7:27 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2064 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h43 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4685+ AA5233 | 3:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h50 | 11:59 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA1504 · UA1401 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h16 | 9:41 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA1294 · AA2120 | 3:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h06 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3603 · UA4810 · UA2064 | 3:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h21 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA396+ AA4403 | 4:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 8h43 | 12:43 AM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2172 · UA3433 · UA2064 | 4:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h39 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
AA1320 · AA2120 | 5:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h36 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA3120 · AA2120 | 5:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h36 | 10:36 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4773+ AA5233 | 5:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h39 | 11:59 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA1936+ AA4403 | 5:21 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h22 | 12:43 AM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA752+ AA4403 | 5:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h14 | 12:43 AM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3478 · UA4810 · UA2064 | 5:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h11 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 2 transfers | |
UA6244 · UA2064 | 7:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h23 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA2677 · UA2064 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h22 | 11:51 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
AA4719+ AA5233 | 7:50 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h09 | 11:59 PM Portland International Jetport | 1 transfer | |
UA3627 | 9:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1h31 | 11:30 PM Portland International Jetport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Portland, ME — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portland, ME trip today.
Leading regional museum with strong American and European art, notable Winslow Homer works, and a handsome historic campus.
Hands-on history museum inside Portland Head Light exploring lighthouse technology, shipwrecks, and Maine's maritime past.
Historic home and museum focused on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with original furnishings and insight into early Portland life.
Historic district of brick streets, shops, and harbor views; Portland's classic place to stroll, browse, and absorb local character.
Eastern Promenade offers broad Casco Bay views, walking paths, lawns, and one of Portland's best spots for relaxing outdoors.
Hilltop neighborhood with historic homes, local feel, and rewarding lookout points around the Portland Observatory area.
Sweet, cold-water Maine lobster served steamed, in rolls, or with drawn butter. It is the city’s signature catch and a cornerstone of working waterfront food culture.
A creamy New England-style chowder made with local clams, potatoes, and salt pork. It is a classic Maine coastal comfort dish found across Portland.
Freshly shucked oysters from Maine farms such as the Damariscotta River. They are prized for their cold-water brininess and strong connection to local aquaculture.
Refined destination restaurant serving seasonal Maine tasting menus with local seafood and produce. Elegant but warm, and one of Portland’s top fine dining rooms.
Historic market-style venue known for potato donuts, sandwiches, coffee, and local pantry goods. Casual, busy, and deeply rooted in Portland food culture.
Beloved casual seafood shack known for excellent lobster rolls, fried seafood, and harbor views. A classic Portland stop with a relaxed waterfront feel.
Moderate for a U.S. coastal city: hotels peak in summer, seafood dining is mid-priced to high, and local transit is limited so visitors may rely on walking, rideshares, or cars.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee at cafes and bars.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Portland, ME by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portland, ME, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Portland, ME flights use the LaGuardia Airport to Portland International Jetport airport pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Portland, ME airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
LaGuardia Airport is 13 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
LaGuardia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near main entrances and exits.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at LaGuardia Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at LaGuardia Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport..
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and check-inas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John F. Kennedy International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Portland International Jetport is 1 km from Portland city centre. Public transport options include:
Portland International Jetport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available include Linda Bean's Lobster Cafe and Starbucks in the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near the baggage claim area.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portland International Jetport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portland International Jetport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portland International Jetport: Elevators, ramps.
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