Flying from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of New York's main airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) taking off from either of these.
6 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind New York.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. There are 53 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Alaska Airlines at 8:29pm. Go for the first JFK to SEA departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 7am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to SEA.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport leaving from JFK. Get on board with any of these:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Delta between JFK and SEA.
JetBlue is the most punctual carrier on this route.
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider starting your journey from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) plane ticket with departures from here.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to SEA can be booked with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to SEA route.
United is the most reliable carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with 69.61% of its services reaching their destination on time.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SEA flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SEA if you're catching a late flight from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, central Seattle is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Currently, 119 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 238 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to SEA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
Lock in a New York to SEA plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Seattle when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Space Needle followed by Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Vancouver, about 209 kilometres south of Seattle. Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver, The Marshall House: Victorian Jewel of Officers Row and Clark County Historical Museum are among the biggest draws.
