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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.9% of flights from Seattle to New Orleans were non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common, and travelers should generally anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Seattle to New Orleans typically takes 4 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of 3353 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 7 hours and 24 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes between direct and one-stop options, on average.

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

Cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans are historically frequent. This route is classified as having frequent deals, indicating that opportunities for lower prices arise regularly. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with some consistency when planning their trips.

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Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Fares for cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans typically range from $545–$1087, with a median of $777. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $320. Other cost-effective options include February, with a median fare of $377, and April, where the median fare is $387.

Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Seattle to New Orleans? A typical journey from Seattle to New Orleans, including connections, takes about 4h 38m. The median flight time for connecting itineraries is significantly longer, at 20h 32m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 38m.

The distance between Seattle and New Orleans is 3353 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

Regular price: $207 - $333

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $207 to $333. The current lowest deal is $228 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 23.

now $228

Low $207

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New Orleans is July, with a median price of $321. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $923. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $321

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Sun Country Airlines

$257

$824

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$286

$532

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$243

$1,592

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$285

$547

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$306

$574

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$633

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$249 → $228

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$298 → $286

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$284 → $286

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$298 → $306

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent roundtrip flight prices from Seattle to New Orleans are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New Orleans, with a median price of $320.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 38m

The median flight duration from Seattle to New Orleans is 4h 38m for direct flights and 20h 32m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Seattle to New Orleans are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals from Seattle to New Orleans appear frequently, with deals appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$238

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

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New Orleans, United States

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$1,155

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Jan 23

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,289

$1,242

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Business Class

From SEA

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Dec 13

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,310

$1,262

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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From SEA

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Apr 16

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,264

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Business Class

From SEA

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Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,338

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

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Nov 17

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,338

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

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Dec 13

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,382

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 29

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 29

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

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From SEA

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Mar 21

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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From SEA

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Mar 17

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,287

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From SEA

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Mar 20

New Orleans, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,252

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Seattle to New Orleans are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $984. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees average prices increase to $1452. Even further out, 60+ days in advance, the average price is about $1171, indicating that waiting until the optimal window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to New Orleans is considered to be $545 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $777. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at or below $1087. Aiming for prices at or below the $545 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to New Orleans include July, with a median price of $320, and February, with a median price of $377. April also shows a relatively low median of $387 for this route. The annual median price for this route is $777, suggesting that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

The distance between Seattle and New Orleans is 3353 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

Regular price: $207 - $333

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $207 to $333. The current lowest deal is $228 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 23.

now $228

Low $207

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

July

Cheapest

Flights from $321

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Sun Country Airlines

$257

$824

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$286

$532

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$243

$1,592

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$285

$547

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$306

$574

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$633

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

$249 → $228

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$298 → $286

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$284 → $286

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$298 → $306

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent roundtrip flight prices from Seattle to New Orleans are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New Orleans, with a median price of $320.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 38m

The median flight duration from Seattle to New Orleans is 4h 38m for direct flights and 20h 32m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Seattle to New Orleans are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals from Seattle to New Orleans appear frequently, with deals appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$238

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$364

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

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Elite

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SEA

Elite

Dec 07

New Orleans, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,679

$1,155

Save $524

From SEA

Elite

Jan 23

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,289

$1,242

Save $47

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 13

New Orleans, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,310

$1,262

Save $48

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Apr 16

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,264

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,338

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 17

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,338

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 13

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,382

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 29

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 29

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 21

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,277

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 17

New Orleans, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,287

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Mar 20

New Orleans, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,252

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Seattle main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Dec 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

How much should a flight from Seattle to New Orleans cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seattle to New Orleans?

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

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Seattle to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Direct flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 38m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Seattle main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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Apr 16

Nov 18

Nov 17

Dec 13

Mar 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

How much should a flight from Seattle to New Orleans cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seattle to New Orleans?