Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 27.1% of flights from New Orleans to Seattle were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Seattle has a duration of 5 hours and 18 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 1 minute. The air distance between New Orleans and Seattle is approximately 3353 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

Historically, flights from New Orleans to Seattle frequently offer good prices. This route is classified as one with consistent opportunities for finding favorable deals. Travelers can often find competitive pricing for this journey.

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New Orleans to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Flights from New Orleans to Seattle cover a distance of 3,353 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you should expect a longer travel day, often involving connections. Right now, fares to Seattle from New Orleans are above the typical level, with only 2% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks could yield better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Seattle? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $172. Following January, April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $297. You can also find relatively lower fares in May, where the median price is $337.

For those seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Seattle, recent data shows that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 27.1% of recent fares are non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Seattle? A typical journey from New Orleans to Seattle takes approximately 14h 58m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Seattle

Regular price: $263 - $527

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Seattle is $263 to $527. The current lowest deal is $214 with American Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $214

Low $263

High $527

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to SEA is January, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $943. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $172

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $943

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Seattle

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$254

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$312

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$358

$302

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$299

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$307

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$312

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$342 → $215

37%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$326 → $215

34%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$337 → $227

33%

2 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 12

$344 → $241

30%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

New Orleans - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to SEA are above the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $172

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 58m

The median flight duration for this route is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Seattle are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major airport option for flights from New Orleans to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for closer proximity to North Seattle and Snohomish County, despite a smaller route network.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$889

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Dec 16

Seattle, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,423

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From MSY

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Oct 30

Seattle, United States

88% AI deal score

$1,683

$1,060

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United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

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Dec 16

Seattle, United States

87% AI deal score

$2,430

$1,447

Save $983

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

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Dec 16

Seattle, United States

87% AI deal score

$2,423

$1,447

Save $976

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 16

Seattle, United States

87% AI deal score

$2,423

$1,447

Save $976

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 28

Seattle, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,673

$1,093

Save $580

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 24

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,413

$1,046

Save $367

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 08

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,388

$1,046

Save $342

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Nov 03

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,415

$1,051

Save $364

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 11

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,705

$1,657

Save $1,048

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 20

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,374

$1,046

Save $328

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 20

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,372

$1,051

Save $321

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best prices for flights from New Orleans to Seattle are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $379. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in a higher average price of $425. If you book 7-13 days out, the average price can be as high as $1681, indicating that last-minute deals are not always the cheapest option for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $377 or less is considered a good deal for flights from New Orleans to Seattle. The median price for this route over the same period was $598. Prices can go up to $842 or more for the higher end of the market.

Based on historical data, January is typically the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Seattle, with a median price of $172. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $297, and May, with a median price of $337. The annual median price for this route is $598, making these months significantly more affordable.

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New Orleans to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Seattle

Regular price: $263 - $527

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Seattle is $263 to $527. The current lowest deal is $214 with American Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $214

Low $263

High $527

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

January

Cheapest

Flights from $172

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $943

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Seattle

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$254

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$312

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$358

$302

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$299

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$307

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$312

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$342 → $215

37%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$326 → $215

34%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

$337 → $227

33%

2 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 12

$344 → $241

30%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

New Orleans - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to SEA are above the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $172

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 58m

The median flight duration for this route is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Seattle are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major airport option for flights from New Orleans to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Consider Paine Field Everett for closer proximity to North Seattle and Snohomish County, despite a smaller route network.

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,372

$1,051

Save $321

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to Seattle

New Orleans to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

Direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

New Orleans - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $172

Flights typically take 14h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

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Oct 30

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Oct 28

Oct 24

Dec 08

Nov 03

Dec 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How early should I book New Orleans to Seattle flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

What's the best month to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

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Flights to Seattle from other cities

New Orleans to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

Direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Seattle

New Orleans - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price at $172

Flights typically take 14h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Dec 16

Oct 30

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Oct 28

Oct 24

Dec 08

Nov 03

Dec 11

Oct 20

Oct 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How early should I book New Orleans to Seattle flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

What's the best month to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?