Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK) flights

An economy award from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. American AAdvantage charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 2,414 miles (3,885 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 53 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Minneapolis and Detroit and more.
How many miles SEA to JFK costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn JetBlue Airways | 28,000 | $5.60β255.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SEA to JFK
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book SEA to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SEA to JFK with one stop
53 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines




- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way





- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Bozeman (BZN)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Cleveland (CLE)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more




- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way

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- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way




- Via Columbus (CMH)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Jackson (JAC)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way




SEA to JFK: common questions
How many miles does SEA to JFK cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to JFK?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK).
How far is Seattle from New York by plane?
Seattle (SEA) and New York (JFK) are 2,414 miles (3,885 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SEA to JFK award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Seattle and New York?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Minneapolis (MSP), Detroit (DTW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bozeman (BZN). On 37 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









