Domestic route
Cheap flights from Seattle to New York
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 2,415 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.
SEA to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,415 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLB6AS4 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 28all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadNew York vs Seattle
Seattle to New York
Round trips from $198
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Seattle to New York
4 airlines fly nonstop with 28 departures a day combined, plus 6 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, MDW, BWI, DEN, LAS, PHX, OAK, MCO, ATL, BNA, LAX, SAN, STL, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, LAS, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Denver (DEN)UAWNF93 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNNKF93 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNNKF93 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)WNNKF93 airlines
- Houston (IAH)UANK2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
SeattleNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Alaska all fly SEA to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $198; September 2026 is the most expensive at $276 and up, a difference of $78 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Seattle to New YorkSeattle to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to New York?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,415 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to JFK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK), with 28 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DEN, LAS and MCO.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK), starting at $198 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Seattle to New York flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Seattle and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. SEA is on America/Los Angeles time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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