St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans with an American flag, trees, and a garden at dusk. Iconic religious landmark. — flights from Seattle to New Orleans
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Flights from Seattle to New Orleans

Nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans (MSY) take about 4h 41m (3,353 km). Alaska Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $307 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in New Orleans

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans with an American flag, trees, and a garden at dusk. Iconic religious landmark. — arriving in New Orleans

Airport transfer

MSY → New Orleans, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Alaska Airlines plane soaring through a bright sky with fluffy clouds in Seattle. — lounges at Seattle AirportSeattle Airport · 2 lounges
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Trains, buses and taxi faresMSY to New Orleans: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in New Orleans →10 drop-off points, from $4.90

Things to book in New Orleans

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Jackson Square (New Orleans)from €12.15
Jackson Square 4.5 · 223 Tiqets reviews
French Quarterfrom €12.15
French Quarter 4.6 · 165 Tiqets reviews
The National WWII Museumfrom €35.15
The National WWII Museum 4.8 · 124 Tiqets reviews
from €12.15
St. Louis Cathedral 4.7 · 97 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Seattle to New Orleans

Carriers on SEA–MSY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen

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Frequently asked questions — Seattle to New Orleans flights

How long is the flight from Seattle to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 4h 41m, covering 3,353 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seattle from New Orleans by air?
The great-circle distance between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3,353 km (2,083 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to New Orleans?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SEA–MSY route include Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seattle to New Orleans cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SEA–MSY was $307 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seattle to New Orleans?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $144 with one stop against $307 nonstop, a saving of $163. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Seattle to New Orleans?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter New Orleans visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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