Seattle to New York (BFI–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFI Airport Page →
2,414 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
YYZ Toronto ~7h 26m DL AFAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,414 mi 4h 14m nonstop +3h ahead

BFI–JFK had nonstop service from JetBlue and Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,414 miles in 4h 14m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFI–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFI → JFK
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
JFK → BFI
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric BFI→JFK SEA→JFK
Distance from BFI 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 18
Weekly flights 201
Flight time 4h 14m 4h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,414 mi / 3,885 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 14m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

BFI–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,414 mi / 3,885 km
Flight time4h 14m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 4h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,414 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BFI to JFK: JetBlue and Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from JFK to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFI to JFK

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from JetBlue and Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFI to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to JFK is about 4 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,414 miles (3,885 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).