Newark to Seattle (EWR–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–SEA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,396 miles in approximately 6h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: OZ | 32 | 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 5h52-6h11 | Star Alliance | OZ | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, KE | 21 | 739, 7M9 | 6h02 | Oneworld | JL, KE | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Newark
| Metric | EWR→SEA | TEB→SEA | JFK→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 24 |
| Weekly flights | 65 | – | 243 |
| Flight time | 6h 4m | 4h 59m | 5h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
EWR–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to SEA
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to SEA is about 6 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,396 miles (3,855 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).