What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Seattle?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $321.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Seattle?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Seattle?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 7h 47m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Seattle?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Seattle on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from New York to Seattle?

There are many flights that can get you from New York to Seattle in 6h 16m. Fly via United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to Seattle is about 2393 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Seattle round-trip?

Frontier, at $138, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Seattle.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and JetBlue. Users have found that Frontier is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Seattle one-way?

$99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $99, respectively.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Seattle?

The best time to book flights from New York to Seattle is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Seattle?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from New York to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Seattle?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Seattle flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Seattle

The most flights from NYC to SEA are scheduled on a Monday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from New York to Seattle?

When deciding which route to take from New York to Seattle consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Newark - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or New York LaGuardia - Seattle/Tacoma Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from New York to Seattle?

The cheapest flight price from New York to Seattle is $98. On average you can expect to pay $934. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), can usually be booked for $177.

What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Seattle?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Seattle on time: China Eastern (94%), Korean Air (89%), LATAM Airlines (87%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Seattle?

When booking a flight from New York to Seattle, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or JetBlue as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Seattle?

New York to Seattle flights have a layover in Denver most often.

Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Seattle flights?

Flights departing from New York and landing in Seattle layover in Chicago least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SEA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from New York to Seattle by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from New York?

Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Seattle from New York. Booking flights from New York to Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) should be relatively easy as there are 58 daily inbound flights from New York from 10 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New York to Seattle?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Seattle.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Seattle?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Seattle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$99+ Cheap Flights from New York, NY to Seattle

Round-trip from	$197 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$99 (United Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$327
Good round-trip deal	$250 or less
Good one-way deal	$139 or less

EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times vary and terminals aren't connected airside.

JFK

For a quick trip to JFK, use the Long Island Railroad from Penn or Grand Central. It takes about 20-25 minutes.

SEA

Use the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle. It's affordable, runs every 10 minutes, and takes less than 40 minutes.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$138	Average$269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$146	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$158	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$175	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$226	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$236	Average$496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$242	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

$99+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Seattle (SEA)

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What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Seattle?

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Seattle?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Seattle chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Seattle?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Seattle, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Seattle?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Seattle, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Seattle?

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Can I find deals for flights from New York to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from New York to Seattle?

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