Seattle to New York (SEA–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 5h 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 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h23-5h29 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 5h10-5h41 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 321 | 5h20 | – | – | |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→JFK | BFI→JFK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 208 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 28m | 4h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
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.
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.
SEA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to JFK
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Royal Jordanian. With 208 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to JFK is about 5 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,887 km). There are approximately 208 weekly flights outbound and 257 return, totaling 465 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 Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).