New Orleans to Seattle (MSY–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
2,083 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 51m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY4576cs
AY Finnair
7M9
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS451+3
AS Alaska
7M9
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3359cs
QR Qatar
738
7:16 AM
CDT
10:34 AM
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3430
QR Qatar
73J
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3413
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3411
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3426
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3406
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3444
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS569+1
AS Alaska
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3405
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3431
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3422
QR Qatar
73J
9:37 AM
PDT
4:16 PM
CDT
4h 39m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS568+1
AS Alaska
7M9
9:37 AM
PDT
4:04 PM
CDT
4h 27m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS490+2
AS Alaska
73J
11:06 PM
PDT
5:56 AM+1
CDT
4h 50m
27%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3348
QR Qatar
7M9
11:13 PM
PDT
5:49 AM+1
CDT
4h 36m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 6h 30m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Seattle flights
HOU Houston 6h 38m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Seattle flights
AUS Austin 6h 46m DLWN AMASDE Austin (AUS) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 6h 47m ACCMEK ASBREK Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 6h 48m ACF9UA 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 58m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 4m ASDL AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 17m AAASWN AAAFAS Phoenix (PHX) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 21m DLSYVS AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
SAT San Antonio 7h 25m WN ASQR San Antonio (SAT) to Seattle flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New Orleans to Seattle
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,083 mi 5h 6m nonstop -2h behind

MSY–SEA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 5h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–SEA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, HA, QR 14 7M9 5h06-5h07 50% Oneworld AY, HA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 50% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – QR
73J Boeing 737-900ER – QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, AY, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to SEA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,632
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → SEA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
89%
Return
SEA → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → SEA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Seattle is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,083 mi / 3,353 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 6m gate to gate.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

MSY–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,083 mi / 3,353 km
Flight time5h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take about 5h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 2,083 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MSY to SEA: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom.
Seattle is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from SEA to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MSY to SEA

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSY to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SEA is about 5 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, William P. Hobby and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.