Are there direct flights from Seattle to New York?

Yes, direct flights are available from Seattle to New York. Approximately 30.8% of flights on this route are direct. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How many hours is the flight from Seattle to New York?

A direct flight from Seattle to New York typically takes 5 hours and 26 minutes. This corresponds to a median direct flight time of 326 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 35 minutes, or 575 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seattle to New York?

Historically, flights from Seattle to New York frequently show good prices. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Seattle to New York

2026-10-24 – 2026-10-28
SEA - New York
70% AI deal score
$276
$270
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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-27
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74% AI deal score
$277
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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-10
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2026-12-08 – 2026-12-12
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2026-12-01 – 2026-12-05
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-31
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Seattle to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New York

A typical journey from Seattle to New York takes about 5h 26m, including connecting itineraries. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this duration accounts for the additional travel time. Non-stop flights also average 5h 26m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 12h 23m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seattle to New York, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $326–$803, with a median of $479. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating a less favorable market for immediate bookings. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New York is typically in March, with a median fare of $168. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $214, and April, with a median fare of $258. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

The distance between Seattle and New York is approximately 3818 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that falls within the medium-haul category, influencing the types of aircraft and services offered on this route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New York

Regular price: $227 - $388

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New York is between $227 and $388. The current lowest deal is $273 with American Airlines, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 27.

now $273

Low $227

High $388

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New York is March, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $627. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $627

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Direct flights from Seattle to New York

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to New York

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - New York

Everett (PAE) - New York (EWR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$702

$596

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - New York

Everett (PAE) - New York (EWR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$531

$525

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - New York

Everett (PAE) - New York (JFK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$545

$591

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - New York

Everett (PAE) - New York (EWR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$533

$564

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New York

Seattle (SEA) - New York (EWR)

United Airlines

$301

$324

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - New York

Seattle (SEA) - New York (EWR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$272

$302

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 8

$456 → $331

27%

1 night

Oct 19 - Oct 20

$435 → $318

27%

5 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 14

$428 → $312

27%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$447 → $331

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to New York

Seattle - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to New York are above the typical level, with a median of $479.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $168

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $168, followed by January and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 26m

Direct flights from Seattle to New York typically take 5h 26m, while connecting flights average 12h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 69.2% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers a deal at $273

American Airlines has a recent deal for $273 from Seattle to New York (LGA) from Oct 24-Oct 27.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Seattle to New York appear frequently, offering good opportunities to book.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a key departure point for flights from Seattle to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$292

New York main airports to arrive at

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International is a good choice for flights to New York, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$297

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~40 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$330

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

$1,195

Save $371

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the best prices for flights from Seattle to New York are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $381. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $595. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to result in higher average prices, around $572.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to New York is considered to be $326 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $479. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $803 or less.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to New York, with a median price of $168. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $214. The annual median price for this route is $479, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

Seattle to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to New York

How much is a round trip from Seattle to New York

Regular price: $227 - $388

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to New York is between $227 and $388. The current lowest deal is $273 with American Airlines, for travel from Oct 24-Oct 27.

now $273

Low $227

High $388

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to New York

March

Cheapest

Flights from $167

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $627

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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