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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Seattle:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 1:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:27 pm and lands at 2:50 am.

The flight takes about 6h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Seattle:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Seattle takes 6h 23m, covering 2,400 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New York to Seattle range from $327 to $576, with an average of $446 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $446 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $286 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $452 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Seattle flights are:

• Delta: 81% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 78% on time
• JetBlue: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Seattle flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 35%, afternoon flights for 29%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $2,249. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

Flights from New York to Seattle may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Seattle route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 16m.

One-stop flights from New York to Seattle most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from New York to Seattle. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $423 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Seattle. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 02m, compared with 8h 14m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 17m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Seattle is 3 hours behind New York (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Pike Place Market, Lumen Field and Space Needle. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Seattle flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Warwick Hotel is a chic choice that is less than a 15-minute walk from the Space Needle and a 22-minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Econo Lodge is an affordable hotel that is an 8-minute drive from the Museum of Flight and a 9-minute drive from the airport.

If you would like to store some of your suitcases or personal items once you have landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, head to the Smarte Carte Baggage Storage desk in baggage claim. Rates vary depending on the size of the items, and it is also possible to rent strollers and wheelchairs as well as to use their fax and copying services.

To avoid being hungry during your flight, make sure to grab something to eat while you are waiting in LaGuardia Airport. MexiJoe's Grill is a casual restaurant that serves Mexican-inspired cuisine, while Healthy Gourmet sells quick to-go items, such as sandwiches and salads.

While smoking is not prohibited inside any of the terminals of John F. Kennedy International Airport, there are some outdoor smoking zones that are clearly labeled by official airport signs. Many of these are located near the Departures terminals, and they must be used before going through security.

On average, each passenger on a flight to Seattle from New York emits about 1731 kg of C02. Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways offer some of the most sustainable flights from New York to Seattle. These airlines offer nonstop and one-stop flights to SEA from New York and emit about 34% and 32% less C02 than most of their competitors.

The layover options vary depending on your airline and departure airport. If you're flying with Spirit Airlines from EWR to SEA, expect a layover in Las Vegas at Harry Reid International. Passengers flying with Alaska Airlines and United from JFK should expect a layover in San Francisco or San Diego. American Airlines offer flights from JFK to SEA with common layovers in Chicago, Charlotte, or Dallas.

Alaska has three lounges at SEA that you can access by paying at the doors, through membership programs, or by a lounge pass. Their first lounge near Gate D1 on Concourse D remains open from 5 am to 8 pm. Other lounges are near Gate C16 on the Mezzanine Floor of Concourse C and above Gates N13-18 on the North Satellite. These lounges operate from 6 am to 10 am and 5 am to 10 am respectively. Other lounges available at SEA are United Club, USO Lounge, Delta Sky Club, and Centurion Lounge.

Yes. The airport offers parking spaces for passengers with reduced mobility. These spaces are in each parking garage near the terminal entrance. All airlines flying through the airport offer wheelchair assistance services to their passengers. Low vision or blind travelers can use the Artificial Intelligence Remote Assistance (AIRA) mobile app to go through the airport with a remote agent's assistance. You just have to download the mobile app. The airport also provides accessible restrooms in every terminal.