New York to Seattle (LGA–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LGA and SEA. Nearest airports to LGA with scheduled service: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 11 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 17 mi) · Philadelphia International Airport (PHL, 95 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 7h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 40m AMDLKE → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
FCA Kalispell 7h 43m AA → ASAYJL Kalispell (FCA) to Seattle flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 53m AAACDL → ACASSN Toronto (YYZ) to Seattle flights
STL St Louis 7h 55m AADLWN → ASJLQR St Louis (STL) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 55m AAAFAM → AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
BZN Bozeman 7h 56m AA → AFASAY Bozeman (BZN) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 8h 1m DLUAWN → 8CASAY Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 8h 9m AVNHUA → ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 8h 9m AFDLWS → AFASDL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) 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.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LGA Routes SEA Routes LGA Live Flights SEA Live Flights LGA Delays SEA Delays
All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MDW ~7h 35m MSP ~7h 40m FCA ~7h 43m YYZ ~7h 53m STL ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,707
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
LGA → SEA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
86%
Return
SEA → LGA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from New York

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric LGA→SEA JFK→SEA TEB→SEA
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 24 1
Weekly flights – 257 –
Departure OTP 50% – –
New York (JFK) to Seattle flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Seattle flights · Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Getting from SEA

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.

Seattle Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGA–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Glacier Park.
Seattle is 3 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Glacier Park. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).