Seattle to New York (SEA–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,415 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: DE, HA, QR | 35 | 739, 73J, 7M9, B39M | 4h47-5h34 | Oneworld | DE, HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 35 | 32Q, 752, A21N | 5h21-5h35 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 321 | 5h21 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 198 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to JFK ranges from 4 hours 47 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,415 miles (3,887 km). There are approximately 198 weekly flights outbound and 230 return, totaling 428 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.