How many flights from Seattle to New Orleans are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.3% of flights from Seattle to New Orleans were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel times.

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

The typical direct flight from Seattle to New Orleans covers a distance of 3353 kilometers and has a median duration of 4 hours and 38 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 47 minutes. This difference in duration highlights the efficiency of non-stop options for this route. Travelers should account for these varying flight times when scheduling their trips.

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals, based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers looking for economical options to New Orleans from Seattle can typically find them with regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a budget-friendly trip.

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Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Fares for flights from Seattle to New Orleans typically range from $369–$742, with a median price of $567. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans, April stands out with a median fare of $297. Following closely are May and June, with median fares of $337 and $338 respectively. These months offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Seattle to New Orleans takes about 4h 38m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, travelers can expect a median of 2 stopovers.

The distance between Seattle and New Orleans is 3353 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means that while direct flights are less common, the overall travel time remains manageable for a domestic journey.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

Regular price: $196 - $320

Prices for flights from Seattle to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New Orleans is typically between $196 and $320. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now $215

Low $196

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New Orleans is November, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $647. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $119

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$398

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$281

$302

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$258

$302

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$295

$307

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$265

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$270

$302

One-way

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

4 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 26

$444 → $325

27%

3 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 24

$441 → $325

26%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$290 → $215

26%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$270 → $211

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to New Orleans are near the typical level of $567.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $297.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 38m

The typical direct flight duration is 4 hours 38 minutes, while connecting flights average 6 hours 47 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $215

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $215, available from November 5 to November 13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, with new offers appearing often.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a convenient and often cheapest option for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$245

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure point from Seattle for your trip to New Orleans.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$656

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base provides another option for departing Seattle to New Orleans.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,310

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a great option for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Cheapest

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$343

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

$1,115

Save $616

From SEA

Elite

Oct 13

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,394

$1,135

Save $259

United Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,502

$1,154

Save $348

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from Seattle to New Orleans have been found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $291. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees a slight increase to an average of $296. Prices tend to rise further for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $324, and significantly for those booked 60+ days out, where the average price is $641. This indicates that last-minute bookings often yield more favorable prices for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to New Orleans was considered to be $369 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $567. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $742 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around or below the $369 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to New Orleans are April, May, and June. In April, the median price was $297, followed by May at $337, and June at $338. The annual median price for this route is $567, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. While June is listed as the most expensive month, its median price of $338 is still considerably lower than the annual median.

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Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

Regular price: $196 - $320

Prices for flights from Seattle to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New Orleans is typically between $196 and $320. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 13.

now $215

Low $196

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

November

Cheapest

Flights from $119

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $647

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$494

$398

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$281

$302

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$258

$302

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$295

$307

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$296

$265

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$270

$302

One-way

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

4 nights

Mar 22 - Mar 26

$444 → $325

27%

3 nights

Mar 21 - Mar 24

$441 → $325

26%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$290 → $215

26%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$270 → $211

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans