Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
5 hours 21 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 63 weekly flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The 00:47 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available from SEA to JFK. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:59 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering New York (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Choose from the direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport offered by this airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and JFK:
Pittsburgh International Airport
Portland International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is $64. The cheapest price for a return flight is $128. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SEA to JFK, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 54 minutes.
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Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 48 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to JFK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in New York right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from SEA to JFK:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your New York itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Empire State Building.
Complete your New York trip with hotels and a car rental
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