New York to Seattle (JFK–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–SEA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 6h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QR | 28 | 738, 739, 73H, 73J | 6h16-6h40 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 6h14-6h43 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, SQ | 7 | 321 | 5h18 | – | AT, SQ | |
| BR EVA Air | 2 | 77L, 77X | 6h | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 1 | 77L | 5h16 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from New York
| Metric | JFK→SEA | TEB→SEA | EWR→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 257 | – | 95 |
| Flight time | 6h 28m | 4h 59m | 5h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
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.
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.
JFK–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SEA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, EVA Air, American Airlines and China Airlines. With 257 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SEA is about 6 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,887 km). There are approximately 257 weekly flights outbound and 208 return, totaling 465 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).