flights.net JFK → SEA
- Distance
- 2,415 mi
- Carriers
- 3
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a US domestic route of about 2,415 miles. A long northern transcon where Alaska, Delta, and JetBlue connect New York with the Pacific Northwest. New York to Seattle carries a steady tech-business flow alongside scenic-minded leisure travelers.
Connecting New York, United States with Seattle, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,415-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 20m. Departures use John F. Kennedy International Airport, a 6 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines; arrivals land at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, which has 1 terminal and anchors Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the JFK–SEA sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,415 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 20m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue operate nonstop service from New York to Seattle. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- JetBlue (B6)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo between New York and Seattle. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
July through September give the best odds of dry, sunny Seattle weather. Spring is a quieter, lower-fare alternative.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the New York to Seattle route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for JFK–SEA where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from New York to Seattle?
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is about 2,415 miles (3,887 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 20m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Seattle?
- Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue operate nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
- What aircraft are used on the JFK to SEA route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A321 and Airbus A321neo on the New York–Seattle route.
- When is the best time to fly from New York to Seattle?
- July through September give the best odds of dry, sunny Seattle weather. Spring is a quieter, lower-fare alternative.
- Is JFK to SEA a nonstop flight?
- Yes. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the JFK to SEA route connect?
- This route links New York, United States with Seattle, United States.
- Which airports does the New York to Seattle route use?
- Flights depart John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) in New York and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA/KSEA) in Seattle.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.