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October 20 - October 28

Cheapest

Best

EWR - Seattle

$262

$177

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October 21 - October 27

Cheapest

Best

EWR - Seattle

$268

$177

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October 14 - October 27

Cheapest

EWR - Seattle

$249

$177

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November 3 - November 17

Cheapest

EWR - Seattle

$245

$177

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November 4 - November 18

Cheapest

EWR - Seattle

$247

$177

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November 4 - November 17

Cheapest

EWR - Seattle

$247

$177

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November 3 - November 18

Cheapest

EWR - Seattle

$241

$177

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October 20 - October 27

Best

EWR - Seattle

$268

$178

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October 13 - October 27

Earliest

EWR - Seattle

$249

$190

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October 21 - October 28

EWR - Seattle

$268

$193

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Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to Seattle, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $204. Following closely are April and May, both offering a median fare of $273. These months present the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers to find lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from New York to Seattle typically range from $407–$840, with a median of $553. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When considering how long is the flight from New York to Seattle, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 17h 36m. This extended duration is largely due to the nature of itineraries on this route; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 28.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Seattle, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

The route from New York to Seattle covers a distance of 3887 km, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance means that while direct flights are available, many travelers will find themselves on itineraries that include at least one stop, contributing to the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

Regular price: $226 - $460

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Seattle is $226 to $460. The current lowest deal is $177 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 20-Oct 28.

now $177

Low $226

High $460

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SEA is January, with a median price of $204. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $846. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $204

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $846

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Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$567

$367

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$616

$372

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$583

$358

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$593

$366

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$461

$291

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$548

$336

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Seattle

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$577 → $309

46%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$577 → $319

45%

5 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 26

$572 → $328

43%

4 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 14

$616 → $372

40%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Seattle

New York - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Seattle are above the typical level at $177.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $204

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Seattle, at $204.

⏱️ Flight duration

Total flight time is 17h 36m

The median flight duration from New York to Seattle is 17h 36m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 71.6% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered 2 direct deals from New York to Seattle recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from New York to Seattle appear frequently, at over 1 per day.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Consider Newark Liberty International for flights from New York to Seattle, offering the cheapest prices.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$177

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major option for flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$223

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient New York departure point for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$223

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers another departure choice for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$386

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~20 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field is an alternative arrival option for flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~10 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$765

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is an alternative arrival option for flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~5 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$838

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a convenient alternative for Seattle's North-end residents, offering shorter security wait times.

📍 ~30 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$302

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International is a major international hub that can offer competitive fares for long-haul flights.

📍 ~230 km from Seattle (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Vancouver International (YVR)

Vancouver International is a major international gateway with extensive flight options, potentially offering lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Bellingham International (BLI)

Bellingham International is a primary low-cost carrier airport for budget-friendly fares and faster processing.

📍 ~145 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$333

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is an alternative low-cost gateway for Canadian domestic connections and specific destinations.

📍 ~175 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$442

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

74% AI deal score

$1,407

From JFK

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Oct 07

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,416

$1,407

Save $9

From JFK

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Oct 06

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,414

$1,407

Save $7

From JFK

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Sep 01

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,857

$1,562

Save $295

From JFK

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Sep 14

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,875

$1,567

Save $308

From EWR

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Sep 21

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,361

$1,328

Save $33

From EWR

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Aug 24

Seattle, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,347

$1,328

Save $19

From JFK

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Jul 09

Seattle, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,747

$1,557

Save $190

From JFK

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Jul 22

Seattle, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,840

$1,650

Save $190

From EWR

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Sep 04

Seattle, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,336

$1,328

Save $8

From EWR

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Sep 05

Seattle, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,337

$1,328

Save $9

From JFK

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Jul 30

Seattle, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,617

Save $132

From JFK

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Jul 22

Seattle, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,684

$1,567

Save $117

From JFK

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Jul 09

Seattle, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,850

$1,735

Save $115

From JFK

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Jun 23

Seattle, United States

72% AI deal score

$2,132

From EWR

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,657

From JFK

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Jul 20

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,687

From JFK

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Jul 17

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best time to book a flight from New York to Seattle is typically 28-59 days in advance. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $616. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in a higher average price of $1356, while booking 14-27 days out averages around $1376. Planning ahead can lead to more favorable pricing for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Seattle is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $407. The median price for this route historically has been $553. Prices above $840 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers can use these benchmarks to identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Seattle include January, April, and May. In January, the median price was $204, while in April and May, the median price was $273. The annual median price for this route is typically $553. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options for travelers.

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