New YorkSeattleNonstop Flight TimeJFK–SEA
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) takes 5h 26m on average, covering about 2,415 miles. Across 10 flights we tracked, the fastest was 5h 2m and the slowest 5h 44m, with Alaska Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 26m | 2,415 mi | Nonstop | 5h 2m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to Seattle
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue operate 8-9/day flights from JFK to SEA. Departures leave from Terminals 8 and 4 and 5 at JFK.
- First departure
- 01:55
- Last departure
- 20:23
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 8 · Seat map | 07:0013:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SEA to JFK flight time (3 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 10 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to Seattle?
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) takes 5h 26m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 5h 2m and the slowest 5h 44m.
How far is New York from Seattle?
New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA) is about 2,415 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to Seattle?
Yes. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to Seattle?
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and EVA Air fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA).
What aircraft fly from New York to Seattle?
The JFK–SEA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL