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

JFK Airport Page →
2,414 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 10h AAAFAM → LXJUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle flights
SLC Salt Lake City 12h 18m AFAMB6 → EJAPXTUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Seattle flights
BUF Buffalo ~8h 13m AMATB6 → Buffalo (BUF) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles ~8h 30m AMBACI → DL Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 50m AFDLKQ → Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle flights
AZA Mesa ~9h 7m → ZW Mesa (AZA) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta ~9h 27m AFAMB6 → Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
SMF Sacramento ~9h 30m B6SQ → Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle flights
LGB Long Beach ~9h 40m → UA Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 44m AFASB6 → San Diego (SAN) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,414 mi 5h 21m nonstop -3h behind

JFK–BFI had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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 5h 21m.

Also explore JFK Routes BFI Routes JFK Live Flights BFI Live Flights JFK Delays
All flights from Seattle (BFI) Seattle to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–BFI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 60% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to BFI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
BUF ~8h 13m IAD ~8h 30m MCI ~8h 50m AZA ~9h 7m ATL ~9h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → BFI
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
BFI → JFK
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from New York

Nearby airports with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Metric JFK→BFI LGA→BFI TEB→BFI
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 5
Weekly flights – 1 4
Flight time 5h 21m 5h 6m 4h 54m
Departure OTP 60% – –
New York (LGA) to Seattle flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Seattle flights · Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,414 mi / 3,885 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 21m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,414 mi / 3,885 km
Flight time5h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BFI
Full nameKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 5h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 2,414 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to BFI: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.
Seattle is 3 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to BFI

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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.

JFK to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to BFI is about 5 hours 21 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, commonly via Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).