Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

Historically, approximately 27.1% of flights from New Orleans to Seattle are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route across the trailing quarter.

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

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Seattle covers a distance of 3353 kilometers and takes approximately 5 hours and 18 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is longer, averaging about 9 hours and 1 minute. These durations reflect the historical averages for this route.

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 frequent deals, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips on this popular route.

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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: $267 - $527

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New Orleans to Seattle typically range from $267 to $527. The current lowest deal is $243 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 21-Sep 23.

now $243

Low $267

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

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$330

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$313

$385

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$325

$385

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$321

$314

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$246

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$297

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$341 → $248

27%

4 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 28

$392 → $304

22%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$375 → $305

19%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$372 → $305

18%

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 for New Orleans to Seattle are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $172

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Total flight time is 14h 58m

The median flight duration from New Orleans to Seattle is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 27.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines providing direct service on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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 22

Seattle, United States

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$2,576

$1,287

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From MSY

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Dec 11

Seattle, United States

89% AI deal score

$2,673

$1,402

Save $1,271

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

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Dec 16

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,729

$1,597

Save $1,132

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Business Class

From MSY

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Dec 24

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,640

$1,597

Save $1,043

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

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Dec 11

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,886

$1,654

Save $1,232

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 17

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,860

$1,695

Save $1,165

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 17

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,789

$1,695

Save $1,094

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 11

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,928

$1,759

Save $1,169

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 14

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,871

$1,759

Save $1,112

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 15

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,905

$1,764

Save $1,141

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Nov 03

Seattle, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,456

$1,115

Save $341

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 04

Seattle, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,654

Save $868

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the lowest 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 0-6 days before departure usually results in a higher average price of $425. If you book 7-13 days out, the average price can increase significantly to $1681.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Seattle is considered to be $377 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $598. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $842 or less.

Based on historical data, January is typically the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Seattle, with a median price of $172. Other months that historically offer lower prices include April, with a median of $297, and May, with a median of $337. The annual median price for this route is $598, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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: $267 - $527

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New Orleans to Seattle typically range from $267 to $527. The current lowest deal is $243 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 21-Sep 23.

now $243

Low $267

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

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$330

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$313

$385

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$325

$385

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$321

$314

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$293

$246

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Seattle

New Orleans (MSY) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$297

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$341 → $248

27%

4 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 28

$392 → $304

22%

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$375 → $305

19%

3 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 15

$372 → $305

18%

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 for New Orleans to Seattle are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $172

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Total flight time is 14h 58m

The median flight duration from New Orleans to Seattle is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 27.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one of the airlines providing direct service on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

84% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,654

Save $868

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Fly in January for prices as low as $172

Total flight time is 14h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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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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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More routes from New Orleans

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

Fly in January for prices as low as $172

Total flight time is 14h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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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Dec 11

Dec 16

Dec 24

Dec 11

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 11

Dec 14

Dec 15

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Dec 04

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?