Seattle to New Orleans (SEA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | 73J, 7M9, B39M | 4h34-4h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.