Can I fly direct from New York to Seattle?

Yes, direct flights from New York to Seattle are available. Historically, approximately 26.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers has been 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights include at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight time from New York to Seattle is approximately 6 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of 3855 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 10 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a considerably shorter travel time.

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

Historically, cheap flights from New York to Seattle come up frequently. This route is classified as one that regularly sees favorable pricing. Travelers can often find competitive deals for this specific journey. This consistent availability makes it a route where good prices are not uncommon over time.

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New York to Seattle Flights — [2026]

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New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Seattle, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $334. Other budget-friendly options include February, with a median fare of $350, and April, where the median fare is $359. These months offer the best opportunities for cost-effective travel.

Fares for flights from New York to Seattle typically range from $413–$1042, with a median of $638. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries from New York to Seattle involve at least one connection, with only 26.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from New York to Seattle, including connections, takes about 6h 12m. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 6h 12m, while connecting itineraries can extend to a median of 17h 30m.

The route from New York to Seattle covers a distance of 3855 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves several hours in the air, often with a layover depending on the chosen itinerary.

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

Regular price: $210 - $362

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $210 to $362. The current lowest deal is $284 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 19-Feb 1.

now $284

Low $210

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SEA is March, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $975. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $334

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $975

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$538

$556

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$404

$657

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$562

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$573

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$589

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$241

$488

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$316 → $319

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$316 → $319

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$430 → $436

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$385 → $392

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 NYC to SEA are above the typical level, with a median of $638.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $334 for flights from NYC to SEA.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 12m

The median direct flight duration from NYC to SEA is 6h 12m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $284

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $284 from New York to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to SEA are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Seattle, providing a convenient departure option for travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$311

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Seattle, offering many choices.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$347

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides a close-to-city departure point for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure airport for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$435

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$316

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.

📍 ~45 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$360

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Dec 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, booking flights from New York to Seattle 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, typically around $726. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $831, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $1180. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers better value based on trailing 90-day data.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from New York to Seattle is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $413. The median price for this route has been $638. Prices exceeding $1042 are typically in the more expensive range. Comparing offers to the $413 threshold can help identify favorable pricing.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Seattle have been March, February, and April. In March, the median price was $334, while February saw a median of $350, and April had a median of $359. These months offer prices significantly lower than the annual median of $638. Travelers looking for better value may consider these periods for their journeys.

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New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

Regular price: $210 - $362

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from $210 to $362. The current lowest deal is $284 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 19-Feb 1.

now $284

Low $210

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SEA is March, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $975. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $334

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $975

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Seattle

New York (LGA) - Seattle (SEA)

American Airlines

$538

$556

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$404

$657

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$562

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$573

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$254

$589

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Seattle

New York (EWR) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$241

$488

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$316 → $319

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$316 → $319

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$430 → $436

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

$385 → $392

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 NYC to SEA are above the typical level, with a median of $638.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $334 for flights from NYC to SEA.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 12m

The median direct flight duration from NYC to SEA is 6h 12m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $284

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $284 from New York to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to SEA are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Seattle, providing a convenient departure option for travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$311

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Seattle, offering many choices.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$347

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides a close-to-city departure point for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure airport for flights to Seattle.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$435

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Seattle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$316

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.

Seattle, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,700

$1,288

Save $412

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

New York to Seattle Flights — [2026]

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Seattle

New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Seattle

New York - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $284

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Seattle?

How do I know if a New York to Seattle flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Seattle?

Can I fly direct from New York to Seattle?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Seattle from other cities

New York to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Seattle

How much is a round trip from New York to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Seattle

Direct flights from New York to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from New York to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Seattle

New York - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $284

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Dec 02

Dec 08

Dec 02

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 02

Dec 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Seattle?

How do I know if a New York to Seattle flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to Seattle?