Can I fly direct from New York to Seattle?

Yes, direct flights from New York to Seattle are available. Historically, approximately 24.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from New York to Seattle?

A direct flight from New York to Seattle typically takes around 6 hours and 12 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 372 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to approximately 10 hours and 59 minutes, or 659 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 3887 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from New York to Seattle come up?

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Seattle are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable pricing opportunities for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically expect to find good deals with some consistency across the trailing 30 days.

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New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

For those seeking cheap flights from New York to Seattle, prices right now are below the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $422–$907, with a median of $572. Currently, about 8% of recent fares are considered a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle? You'll find the lowest median fares in January, at around $204. Other affordable months include April and May, both with median fares of $273.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from New York to Seattle? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 6h 12m. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 6h 12m, while connecting flights typically take longer, with a median of 14h 38m.

The distance between New York and Seattle is approximately 3887 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

Regular price: $195 - $456

Prices for flights from New York to Seattle are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Seattle typically range from $195 to $456. The current lowest deal is $277 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 13-Oct 17.

now $277

Low $195

High $456

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SEA is November, with a median price of $283. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $283

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

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Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

Tue, Aug 4

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LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

United Airlines

$510

$336

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$701

$475

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

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EWR - Everett

New York (EWR) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$543

$350

One-way

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LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$614

$322

One-way

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LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines

$533

$335

One-way

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LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$564

$342

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$614 → $322

48%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$601 → $336

44%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$597 → $337

44%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$597 → $342

43%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Seattle

New York - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to SEA are below the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and May are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($204), April ($273), and May ($273) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 12m

Direct flights to Seattle typically take 6h 12m, while connecting flights average 14h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 24.6% of recent flights from New York to Seattle are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights from New York to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Seattle are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers the cheapest flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a key arrival airport for flights from New York to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative, especially for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~30 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Seattle is typically 28-59 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have shown an average price of $616. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1356. Similarly, booking 14-27 days in advance also sees higher average prices, at approximately $1376. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets within the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to Seattle is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $422. This threshold represents the lower 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route over the same period was $572, while prices in the upper quartile reached $907. By comparing potential fares to these historical benchmarks, travelers can identify favorable pricing for their journey.

Historically, January, April, and May have been the cheapest months to fly from New York to Seattle. In January, the median price was $204, while April and May both saw median prices of $273. The annual median price for this route is $572. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider planning their trips during these months to potentially find lower fares.

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New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

The distance between New York and Seattle is approximately 3887 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

Regular price: $195 - $456

Prices for flights from New York to Seattle are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Seattle typically range from $195 to $456. The current lowest deal is $277 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 13-Oct 17.

now $277

Low $195

High $456

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SEA is November, with a median price of $283. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $283

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec