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One of the most convenient choices to get to the downtown Seattle area is to travel aboard the 1-Line light rail offering provided by Sound Transit, that makes this trip in around 31 minutes.

One choice that travelers can make to make this trip is to travel on the Sound Transit bus number 574, that will make this trip in about 36 minutes. If you would prefer to travel by car, a taxi making this trip will do so in around 26 minutes.

This airport offers showers available in the Delta Airlines Sky Club that travelers will find near gate one of Concourse A. Another option is to visit the Terminal Gateway Spa that features a complete menu of spa services, and you will find the spa near gate A5.

Each of the car rental companies that operate at this airport does so from a dedicated rental car facility at the airport. To access this rental car facility after your flight, head to one of the two designated pick-up areas outside of the terminal building on the baggage claim level of the airport. The first pick-up point is at the north end of the building near the Alaska Airlines ticketing counter, and the other one is at the south end near all of the international airlines.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between New Orleans and Seattle.

Flights from New Orleans to Seattle usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $267 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $426 for nonstop.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the New Orleans to Seattle route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $444, a difference of $107. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Seattle flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 4:53 pm and lands at 10:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:52 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $373. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Seattle takes 5h 14m, covering 2,082 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 30m, compared with 6h 33m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 37m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Seattle is 2 hours behind New Orleans (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Seattle range from $286 to $465, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $286 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the New Orleans to Seattle route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.