Seattle to New York flights – the most comfortable way to fly

4 airlines fly nonstop between Seattle and New York, about 35 flights a week. The flight takes 5h 20m and covers 3,855 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on Delta's Airbus A220-300. Lie-flat business class is available.

Flight time5h 20m
Distance3,855 km
Nonstop flights / week35

Most comfortable economy

Delta · Airbus A220-300
Economy · 2-3
6.5Comfortable
  • 31″ legroom
  • 18.6″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 7,500 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Most comfortable business

United · Airbus A320
Recliner (domestic first) · 2-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Nonstop flights from Seattle to New York

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
United UA4896
SEA → EWR
09:35 5h 20m A320
Narrow-body
4.8Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA7245
SEA → JFK
09:45 5h 25m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
JetBlue B62447
SEA → JFK
10:15 5h 25m A320
Narrow-body
5.7Comfortable 6.7Comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL5976
SEA → EWR
10:20 5h 20m A220-300
Narrow-body
6.5Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL5765
SEA → JFK
10:35 5h 25m A220-300
Narrow-body
6.5Comfortable 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Seattle to New York?

A nonstop flight from Seattle to New York takes about 5 h 20 min and covers 3,855 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Seattle to New York?

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United fly nonstop, with about 35 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Seattle to New York?

Delta on the Airbus A220-300: 2-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.6″ wide seats – comfort score 6.5/10 (comfortable).

Is there lie-flat business class from Seattle to New York?

Yes. The most comfortable is United's recliner (domestic first) on the Airbus A320 (2-2), comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Seattle to New York?

Yes – American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from Seattle to New York?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 170% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 2.7/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Seattle to New York?

Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Airbus A220-300.

Schedules, seat details and fares are indicative estimates from SkyBuddy's airline model. Check the live price before you book.