Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York.
Each week, there are 68 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:06 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:30 with JetBlue Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, so jetting off to Seattle (and then seeing more parts of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the top on-time carrier for JFK to SEA flights, with 87.74% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and SEA:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Portland International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight is R 1,540. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,877. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to SEA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JFK to SEA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Seattle's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Seattle. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seattle, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SEA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, consider Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among its highlights.
