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 included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this 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 around 4 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of 3353 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a median duration of 6 hours and 47 minutes. The additional travel time for connecting flights is about 2 hours and 9 minutes compared to direct routes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans have come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high availability of deals. Travelers looking for cost-effective options can expect to find them regularly. This consistent availability makes it easier to plan a trip to New Orleans from Seattle on a budget.

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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 to $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 significantly cheaper flights might require flexibility or advance planning.

When considering cheap flights from Seattle to New Orleans, the cheapest time to fly is typically during the spring months. April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $297. Following closely are May and June, with median fares of $337 and $338 respectively. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

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 those flights that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should expect a longer journey time due to layovers.

The distance between Seattle and New Orleans is 3353 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance generally means a longer flight duration, and as observed, most itineraries include connections to cover this span.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New Orleans

Regular price: $230 - $392

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New Orleans is $230 to $392. The current lowest deal is $227 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now $227

Low $230

High $392

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. Prices are generally 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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$660

$472

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$669

$530

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$402

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$618

$420

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$365

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$572

$428

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$530 → $259

51%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$535 → $283

47%

3 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 10

$614 → $365

41%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$561 → $314

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans

Seattle - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices as low as $119

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 38m

Direct flights to New Orleans typically take 4h 38m, while connecting flights average 6h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

21.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 21.3% of flights from Seattle to New Orleans are direct, with 2 stopovers typical for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals from $227

Frontier Airlines recently offered a roundtrip deal for $227 from Seattle to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Seattle to New Orleans appear frequently, with good prices available 1% of the time.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to New Orleans, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$213

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$153

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$333

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

84% AI deal score

$1,676

$1,248

Save $428

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Seattle to New Orleans have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $291. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, reaching an average of $641 for bookings made 60 or more days out. For example, flights booked 7-13 days in advance typically average around $296. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield better deals on 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 observed for this route was $567. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $742 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $369 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to New Orleans have been April, May, and June. In April, the median price was $297, while in May, it was $337. June also showed a median price of $338, making it one of the more affordable options. The annual median price for this route was $567, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $230 - $392

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New Orleans is $230 to $392. The current lowest deal is $227 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 27.

now $227

Low $230

High $392

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$660

$472

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$669

$530

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$402

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$618

$420

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$365

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New Orleans

Seattle (SEA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$572

$428

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$530 → $259

51%

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$535 → $283

47%

3 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 10

$614 → $365

41%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$561 → $314

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New Orleans