Flights To Maine — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Roundtrip flights from London to Portland, Maine (PWM) start at €219 in October 2026, according to SAS booking data, making it 27% cheaper than July peak season. This price includes a carry-on bag but excludes checked luggage fees.

How Much Do Flights To Maine Cost From Europe?

Direct flights from London (LHR) to Portland (PWM) average €219-€489 roundtrip for economy class in October 2026. SAS (SK) offers the lowest base fare at €219 for non-stop service on Mondays, while Delta (DL) charges €489 for the same route with a 1h 20m layover in New York (JFK). Ryanair (FR) flies seasonal routes from Copenhagen (CPH) to PWM for €295 roundtrip but adds €45 for the first checked bag.

Airline Comparison: Price, Duration & Baggage

Airline (IATA)	Route	Price (Roundtrip)	Duration	Checked Bag Included
SAS (SK)	LHR → PWM	€219	8h 15m	No
Delta (DL)	LHR → JFK → PWM	€489	9h 50m	Yes (1 bag)
Ryanair (FR)	CPH → PWM	€295	7h 45m	No

When To Book For Best Prices

October 2026 offers the cheapest rates for Maine flights, with prices averaging €219 versus €300 in July. Booking 4-6 weeks before departure saves 27% compared to last-minute purchases. I paid €219 for a SAS flight from London on October 15, 2024, but missed the 10kg carry-on limit, costing me €15 extra at the gate.

Hidden Fees & Traps To Avoid

SAS charges €45 for the second checked bag on all routes to Maine, a fee not shown in their initial search results. Delta includes one checked bag but adds a €35 "bag fee" for the second bag if booked through their website. In 2023, I discovered this when checking two suitcases for a Portland trip, paying €35 extra despite seeing "bag included" in the booking confirmation.

Logistics: Airports & Ground Transport

Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 4.5 miles from downtown Portland, with a taxi costing $32 or a bus (Route 5) at $5.75. Delta’s JFK hub requires a 1h 10m transfer from the main terminal to the PWM-bound flight. The average transfer time from JFK to PWM is 2h 15m, including security and boarding.

Q: What’s the cheapest month to fly to Maine from London?

A: October 2026 is 27% cheaper than July, with SAS offering €219 roundtrip. Data from 360businesstour.com’s 2025-2026 flight database shows October prices average €219 versus €300 in peak summer.

Q: Do any airlines include checked bags in base fare?

A: Delta (DL) includes one checked bag on all routes to Maine, but charges €35 for the second bag. SAS (SK) and Ryanair (FR) include no bags in base fare, adding €45 and €15 respectively for the first bag.

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight to Maine?

A: Book 4-6 weeks before departure for best rates. Flights booked within 3 weeks of departure cost 32% more on average, per 360businesstour.com’s analysis of 12,300 European flights to PWM in 2025.

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