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

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2,083 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
AS1526
AS Alaska
B39M
10:50 PM
PDT
5:30 AM+1
CDT
4h 40m
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
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

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Seattle to New Orleans
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 2,083 mi 4h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 68 1-stop hubs

SEA–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,083 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 28 73J, 7M9, B39M 4h34-4h50 80% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 80% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (28 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (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, SEA to MSY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,750
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
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
2,083 mi / 3,353 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m to 4h 50m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance2,083 mi / 3,353 km
Flight time4h 34m to 4h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 4h 34m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,083 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SEA to MSY. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGU, SHV, ASE, MKC, MEM, SMF, EGE, SCF, MKE, OKC, SJC, APA, GSO, ELP, SNA, RNO, OAK, VNY, MTY, CLE, RSW, TEB, MLB, LIR, SAT, MDW, CVG, HND, LAS, IAH, MIA, ATL, MCO, MSP, DFW, BNA, MCI, SAN, AUS, DEN, LAX, DAL, PHX, SLC, BWI, TPA, IAD, CLT, ORD, SFO, STL, PHL, BOS, PIT, EWR, LHR, PDX, RDU, DTW, JFK, FLL, YYZ, DCA, AFW, CUN, SGR, BRO and CHS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SEA 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 SEA to MSY

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MSY ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SGU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.