Seattle to New York (SEA–LGA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IND Indianapolis 6h 54m AS AADLWS Indianapolis (IND) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 6h 54m AFASDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
MDW Chicago 6h 58m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to New York flights
CMH Columbus 7h 8m AS AADLWS Columbus (CMH) to New York flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 10m ACASQR AAACDL Toronto (YYZ) to New York flights
STL St Louis 7h 11m ASAYJL AADLWN St Louis (STL) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 12m AFASAY DLKEWS Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
CLE Cleveland 7h 13m AS AADLWS Cleveland (CLE) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 7h 18m AAASAV AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
DEN Denver 7h 19m 8CAFAS DLUAWN Denver (DEN) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,605
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → LGA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGA → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric SEA→LGA BFI→LGA
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Getting to SEA

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.

Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

SEA–LGA Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to LGA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indianapolis, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 Indianapolis, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).