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SeattleNew Orleans

Flights from Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans (MSY)

Timezone shift+2hDirectioneastboundFlight time4h 33mDistance3,351 kmDirect2 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

3,351 km

Fastest Flight

4h 33m

Timezone Shift

+2h

Direct Airlines

2

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
+1 more

Seattle to New Orleans Flights

Flights from Seattle to New Orleans are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 07:50 and 23:10. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 3,351 km (2,082 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in New Orleans

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for New Orleans

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

Monthly climate overview

Humid subtropical

Jan

17°

7°

127mm

Feb

19°

8°

114mm

Mar

23°

13°

133mm

Apr

27°

17°

127mm

May

31°

21°

124mm

Jun

33°

24°

170mm

Jul

34°

25°

165mm

Aug

34°

24°

152mm

Sep

32°

22°

147mm

Oct

27°

17°

124mm

Nov

22°

12°

114mm

Dec

18°

7°

127mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

SEA

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 3.0/10

MSY

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 1.4/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

DL
Delta Air Lines
07:50Boeing 737-8004h 33m
AS
Alaska Airlines
09:19Boeing 737-900 (winglets)4h 33m
AS
Alaska Airlines
09:19Boeing 737-900 (winglets)4h 33m

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Return & Connections

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Return flight jetlag analysis

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Seattle to New Orleans Jetlag Recovery Guide

2-hour timezone shift eastbound · ~2.2 day recovery — departure timing tips, light exposure schedule, and day-by-day plan

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