Travelling from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your departure options from this terminal when searching for flights from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
5 hours 21 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
With 63 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:47. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from SEA to JFK is with jetBlue at 23:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Seattle to JFK.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Get there in one go from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) operate from here.
Top carriers that offer direct flights from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport out of SEA include:
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is around 23 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Want more options for a direct flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? Check out the fares leaving from Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE).
When leaving from LKE, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Seattle to JFK. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Seattle to JFK? Relax in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near JFK:
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
From John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 48 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport, 114 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from 232 €. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Seattle to JFK if you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to New York. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to JFK in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.
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