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$79+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Seattle (MSY - SEA)

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MSY — SEA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Seattle
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:30 amMSY - SEA
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Tue 1/65:25 amSEA - MSY
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/8$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:26 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Mon 1/51:30 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/8$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:15 amMSY - SEA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/183:44 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:07 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:00 amSEA - MSY
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:30 amMSY - SEA
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Thu 12/1812:45 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/8$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:00 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amSEA - MSY
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:13 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:00 amSEA - MSY
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:45 amMSY - SEA
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/72:05 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:45 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:35 amSEA - MSY
1 stop14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:16 amMSY - SEA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/263:44 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:20 amMSY - SEA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/25:00 amSEA - MSY
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$364
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Fri 12/121:19 pmMSY - SEA
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:48 pmSEA - MSY
1 stop22h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$365

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Seattle (SEA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 1/14

6:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$179

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

3:30 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$187

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

1:47 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/13

1:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$197

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

3:03 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

7:15 am-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$197

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

7:18 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 43m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/13

12:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$197

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

3:00 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/8

9:40 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$197

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-12:03 am

1 stop6h 53m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/23

11:12 pm-10:28 am

1 stop9h 16m

$197

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

6:47 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 1/26

11:10 am-5:47 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$237

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

5:34 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/28

7:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$257

New OrleansSeattle

MSY - SEA

MSYSEA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

6:20 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/10

7:45 am-9:28 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$267

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Seattle in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Seattle flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Seattle flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Seattle flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Seattle flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Seattle flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seattle from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Seattle

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Seattle. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Seattle. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle (average of $149). Flying from New Orleans to Seattle in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from New Orleans to Seattle by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Seattle. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Seattle flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for New Orleans to Seattle flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Seattle trip
Airports
MSY

MSY's TSA security checkpoint averages a 15-minute wait, making it efficient for domestic travelers. All concourses are connected post-security.

SEA

Use the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle for a cost-effective, 40-minute journey. It's frequent and luggage-friendly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Seattle. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from New Orleans to Seattle have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SJC - SEA

The flight was great. Don’t have to make it better. Everything was OK.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Seattle?

    You will need to book a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Seattle/Tacoma Intl if you want to fly from New Orleans to Seattle. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Seattle from the New Orleans airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from MSY to SEA to be around 5h 14m.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Seattle flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Seattle in just under 4h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2082 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Seattle round-trip?

    Currently priced at $98, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Seattle and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $128 and $130, respectively. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Seattle one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Seattle for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Seattle?

    Before booking your flight to Seattle from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (71%), Alaska Airlines (67%), Hawaiian Airlines( 67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Seattle is $138. On average you can expect to pay $416. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Seattle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Seattle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Seattle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Seattle (average of $149). Flying from New Orleans to Seattle in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from New Orleans to Seattle

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Seattle. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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