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

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2,083 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 20 flights Verified 5m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS568+1
AS Alaska
7M9
9:37 AM
PDT
4:16 PM
CDT
4h 39m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3434
QR Qatar
7M9
9:45 AM
PDT
4:24 PM
CDT
4h 39m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1481
AS Alaska
73J
11:13 PM
PDT
5:49 AM+1
CDT
4h 36m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3348
QR Qatar
7M9
11:13 PM
PDT
5:49 AM+1
CDT
4h 36m
21%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS490+2
AS Alaska
B39M
11:13 PM
PDT
5:49 AM+1
CDT
4h 36m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2044
QR Qatar
73J
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1483
AS Alaska
73J
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS451+3
AS Alaska
739
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4576cs
AY Finnair
738
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3359cs
QR Qatar
7M9
7:10 AM
CDT
10:17 AM
PDT
5h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3310
QR Qatar
73H
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2968
QR Qatar
7M8
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2184
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3325
QR Qatar
7M8
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2194
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2195
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2166
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS569+3
AS Alaska
B38M
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2173
QR Qatar
7M9
5:19 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR8912
QR Qatar
7M9
5:27 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 8m
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
DEN Denver 6h 16m AFASAY ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 6h 20m WN EJMWN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 22m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 23m AMASAY DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 6h 23m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 28m ASAYDL WN Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 6h 31m ASAYDE AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 6h 44m ASAYBR ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 52m AAAFAS AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 7h WN WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to New Orleans
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,083 mi 4h 36m nonstop +2h ahead

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 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: QR 15 73J, 7M9, B39M 4h36-4h39 59% Oneworld QR
DL Delta Air Lines 0 59% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, QR
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (15 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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
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
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,647
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
SEA → MSY
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
78%
Return
MSY → SEA
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → MSY delays →

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 36m gate to gate.
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 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 43 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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 about 4h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 2,083 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SEA to MSY: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent 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 Denver, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to MSY is about 4 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,083 miles (3,353 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.