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Cheap Flights from Seattle to New York

Search Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) to New York JFK fares, with Sea-Tac checkpoint, PreCheck and Spot Saver hours, plus AirTrain, LIRR and taxi rules at JFK.

SEA to JFK · 2,415 mi · 5h 42m est.

SEA to JFK
2,415 miles
5h 42m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Seattle to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 42m (estimated)

SEA → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$213

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Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Seattle to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 42m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $213 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Seattle to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 2,415 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~5h 42m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Seattle to New York at a glance

SEA to JFK is about 2,415 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Seattle to New York on Eazair
Origin	Seattle (SEA)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~5h 42m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$213
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	2,415 miles (SEA to JFK)
Time in New York	3 hours ahead of Seattle
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. Seattle is on Pacific Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Seattle to New York

This page compares partner fares from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International (JFK). Paine Field (PAE) in Everett is a separate airport, and in New York so are LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty (EWR). American, JetBlue, Delta, Sun Country and United have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. SEA's train guide places Delta and United at its S and A gates; at JFK, Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8.

SEA says Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the A and S gates, and lists Checkpoint 4 as open 24 hours. It lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoint 3 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., and CLEAR at Checkpoint 1. SEA Spot Saver reserves a free screening time at Checkpoint 4 between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m., bookable up to five days ahead for groups of up to 10. SEA advises arriving two hours before a domestic departure.

AirTrain JFK connects the terminals at no cost every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes. To reach Manhattan by rail, ride it to Jamaica, pay the AirTrain fare, and take the LIRR to Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority. Taxis use official stands only; JFK says to ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.

Over 11 Sep to 14 Oct 2026, EazAir's first 18 fare checks for SEA to JFK each looked up the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. The highest result stayed under one and a half times the lowest. The 18 checks returned 12 different results, and the lowest came on 5 Oct. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Seattle to New York flights

Departure · Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Pacific Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
SoHo
Williamsburg

Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Seattle to New York: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, north of Seattle, is a separate airport with its own passenger terminal. Check that your ticket says SEA if you plan to use Sea-Tac.

Leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)

Airline	SEA gates
Delta	S and A gates
United	S and A gates
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Take the Link light rail 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport station. Sound Transit says the pedestrian bridge from the station is open 24 hours, and SEA runs a free Train-to-Plane shuttle from 5 a.m. to midnight.
SEA says app-based rideshares drop off at the terminal on the airport drives. If you are dropped on the baggage claim level, take the elevator or escalator up to ticketing.
SEA says Checkpoints 1, 2 and 3 are closest to the A and S gates, and lists Checkpoint 4 as open 24 hours. SEA says checkpoint hours may change.
SEA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoint 3 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. CLEAR is at Checkpoint 1, which SEA lists as open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SEA Spot Saver is a free security time reservation, offered at Checkpoint 4 from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. SEA says you can book up to five days before your flight, for groups of up to 10.
SEA advises arriving two hours before a domestic departure and says over a third of daily passengers arrive before 9 a.m. SEA is working to restore live wait times on the flySEA app and website, so check the signs in the terminal.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 18 fare checks from Seattle to New York ran from 11 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Seattle, EazAir's first 7 checks ran from 10 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. The 18 checks returned 12 different results. The lowest result came on 5 Oct. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

SEA: Security screening and checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: SEA Spot Saver (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Estimated checkpoint wait times (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: All aboard the SEA Underground (September 2, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: Public transit, Link light rail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SEA: App-based rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sound Transit: SeaTac/Airport Station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for SEA to JFK, 11 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; JFK to SEA, 10 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Sea-Tac checkpoint has TSA PreCheck?

SEA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoint 3 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Checkpoint 4 is open 24 hours, and SEA says every checkpoint gives access to all gates.

What is SEA Spot Saver?

It is a free security time reservation at Checkpoint 4, offered from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. SEA says you can book up to five days before your flight, for groups of up to 10.

How do I get between terminals at JFK?

AirTrain JFK is free between terminals and runs every 5 to 15 minutes. JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.

Do the lowest fares on this route's airlines include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one, and Delta says every passenger can bring one free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Sun Country's base fare include only a personal item.

Where do I catch Link light rail to Sea-Tac?

Ride the Link 1 Line to SeaTac/Airport station. Sound Transit says the pedestrian bridge from the station is open 24 hours, and SEA runs a free Train-to-Plane shuttle from 5 a.m. to midnight.

How far is SEA from JFK?

SEA and JFK are about 2415 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.