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

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2,083 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR3359cs
QR Qatar
7M9
7:00 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS451+2
AS Alaska
B39M
7:00 AM
CDT
10:18 AM
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS569+1
AS Alaska
73J
6:39 PM
CDT
9:55 PM
PDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS568+1
AS Alaska
73J
10:49 AM
PDT
5:39 PM
CDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS575
AS Alaska
7M9
11:12 AM
PDT
5:51 PM
CDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS490+2
AS Alaska
73J
11:06 PM
PDT
5:40 AM+1
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1526
AS Alaska
B39M
11:31 PM
PDT
6:00 AM+1
CDT
4h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Seattle
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,083 mi 5h 16m nonstop -2h behind 66 1-stop hubs

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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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: HA, QR 14 73J, B39M 5h16-5h18 74% Oneworld HA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 74% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 0 74% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – QR
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,887
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.

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 16m to 5h 22m.
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 16m to 5h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
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 approximately 5h 16m to 5h 22m. The route covers 2,083 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MSY to SEA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, FTW, ASE, MEM, TUL, FAR, OMA, BUR, ABQ, EGE, VNY, JAC, BZN, SNA, TEB, OAK, AFW, PSP, OKC, SJC, ICT, RSW, CLE, CUN, SJO, CHS, TPA, DFW, MDW, STL, ATL, ORD, DTW, IAH, MIA, AUS, IAD, PHL, BWI, MCO, EWR, SFO, YYZ, BNA, CLT, MCI, SLC, DAL, DEN, PHX, LAS, MSP, LAX, RDU, SAT, FLL, JFK, HND, PDX, LHR, CVG, SAN, PIT, DCA, BOS and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SEA ranges from 5 hours 16 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.