How much is a carton of Newport cigarettes?
Price for a carton of Newports: $$53.14 to $$131.07 depending on your state. National average: $100.27. Newport is the #1 menthol cigarette brand in the United States and #2 best-selling brand overall.
#1 menthol. #2 overall.
Newport is the flagship menthol brand in the US, owned by R.J. Reynolds (a Reynolds American subsidiary of British American Tobacco).
Newport was launched in 1957 by Lorillard, originally based in New York City. Lorillard was acquired by Reynolds American in 2015; Reynolds American itself was acquired by British American Tobacco in 2017. Newport is now a flagship brand of R.J. Reynolds. The brand is the #1 menthol cigarette in the US by sales and #2 best-selling cigarette brand overall, behind only Marlboro.
Menthol cigarettes have faced increasing regulatory pressure. The FDA proposed a ban on menthol as a characterizing flavor in April 2022. That proposed rule has been delayed multiple times and remains under review as of mid-2026. If enacted, Newport Menthol would be affected; Newport Red (non-menthol) would remain available.
The five Newport varieties with distinct carton prices.
Of the 8+ Newport varieties sold in the US, five have meaningfully different carton prices.
| Variant | Carton (US avg) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Menthol (original) | $100.27 | The classic green pack. #1 menthol brand in America. |
| Newport Menthol 100s | $102.27 | Most popular 100s variety. $1–3 premium per carton. |
| Newport Red (non-menthol) | $100.27 | Non-menthol alternative. Same price as Menthol. |
| Newport Platinum | $101.27 | Smoother taste. $0.10–0.20 premium per pack. |
| Newport 100s Box (hard pack) | $102.27 | 100mm hard pack. Same as Menthol 100s. |
The 5 cheapest and 5 most expensive states for Newport cartons.
Newports are most popular in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, where state cigarette taxes are also highest.
A New York brand with North Carolina roots.
Newport launched in NYC in 1957; manufacturing is concentrated in North Carolina today.
Newport was launched in 1957 by Lorillard, originally based in New York City. Lorillard was acquired by Reynolds American in 2015; Reynolds American itself was acquired by British American Tobacco in 2017. Newport is now a flagship brand of R.J. Reynolds.
Newport's manufacturing is concentrated in North Carolina (the heart of US tobacco country), but the brand's strongest consumer base is in the Northeast — particularly New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. These states also have the highest cigarette taxes, which is why Newport cartons are typically most expensive in Newport's strongest markets.
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