Flights from SEA to JFK

3 airlines fly nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York).

Distance: 2,415 mi
Nonstop flight: Varies
Time difference: +3h
Nonstop airlines: 3

Fares from SEA to JFK

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

Airline	From	To
Alaska Airlines	SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport
Delta Air Lines	SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport
JetBlueSeasonal	SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport	JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into New York

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

16 miles (26 km) from the city centre. 62.6 million passengers in 2025

How	Route	Cost
Train	Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK	$11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain

Before you go

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. New York uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the New York guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SEA to JFK?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to JFK?

As of October 2026, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.

How far is JFK from SEA?

About 2,415 miles (3,887 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.

What ID do I need to fly to New York?

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

How do I get from John F. Kennedy International Airport into New York?

Subway (A via Howard Beach, or E/J/Z via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av) or LIRR to Jamaica, then AirTrain JFK, $11.75 by subway including $8.75 AirTrain; LIRR $14-16 plus $8.75 AirTrain.

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.