{ "response": { "Key": "JFK-SEA", "orig": { "code": "JFK", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SEA", "type": "airport", "city": "Seattle", "fullCity": "Seattle, Washington", "airport": "Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "The flight from New York City to Seattle is about 2,420 miles and typically takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, while the return leg is shorter at 5 hours and 26 minutes, a difference driven by prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Seattle?", "answer": "From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the most popular option to reach downtown is the Link light rail, which takes about 40 minutes to Westlake Station. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft pick up on the third floor of the parking garage, while metered taxis are available on the north and south curbs of the same level. Several shuttle companies offer shared or private door-to-door van service, and rental cars are accessible via a free 24-hour shuttle to an off-site facility. The light rail is widely used for its reliability and avoidance of traffic, while rideshare and taxis provide a faster door-to-door trip in roughly 30–45 minutes depending on conditions. For those connecting to a cruise, cruise line motorcoach transfers also operate from the baggage claim level.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/blog/smooth-sailing-guide-between-sea-airport-and-seattle-cruise-terminals", "title": "Smooth Sailing Guide between SEA Airport and the Seattle Cruise Terminals | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2025-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/blog/wander-while-you-wait-exploring-beyond-sea", "title": "Wander While You Wait — Exploring Beyond SEA | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2025-08-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaTac_Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle%E2%80%93Tacoma%20International%20Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T19:20:41Z" }, { "url": "http://www.portseattle.org/exploremore?page=1&tid=125", "title": "Explore More List | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from New York City to Seattle is in the low season—September, April, and May—with average fares around $387 to $418. The most expensive months are June through August, the high season, when average prices climb to $509 to $528.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Seattle, the best fares are typically found when booking 3–6 weeks before departure, with an average price around $280 and the absolute cheapest day at 20 days out at $275. During peak summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices higher so aiming for 6–8 weeks ahead is safer, while for off-peak travel you can often book closer to 3 weeks out and still get a good deal.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from JFK to Seattle. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: one option routes through Chicago Midway on Southwest, with the red‑eye leg departing at 9:00 PM and arriving in Seattle at 11:35 PM the same night; another connects through Chicago O'Hare on American, departing at 9:11 PM and arriving at 11:59 PM the same night.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York JFK to Seattle. Alaska operates about 56 weekly flights, Delta 55, and JetBlue 21, all with daily service. Typical median fares are around $402 on Alaska, $416 on Delta, and $422 on JetBlue.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Seattle?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, and Dallas, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers while keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "On the JFK to Seattle route, Delta leads with an 81.1% on-time departure rate and only 0.2% cancellations, while Alaska and JetBlue trail at 78.3% and 72.5% on-time departures, with cancellation rates of 2.1% and 0.6% respectively.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seattle?", "answer": "July and August offer the warmest, driest weather with long daylight hours, but late spring and early fall are milder with fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. travel, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seattle?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the primary airport serving Seattle, located about 14 miles south of downtown. It handles all major airlines and is the only commercial passenger airport in the area, making it the straightforward choice for any traveller." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Midtown Manhattan, the AirTrain JFK combined with the subway or Long Island Rail Road is the cheapest and often fastest option, taking about 50–75 minutes. Taxis offer a flat fare to Manhattan and a convenient door-to-door trip, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft provide similar service with variable pricing. Shared shuttles and private car services are also available, and driving yourself means using the Van Wyck Expressway with parking at the airport, though traffic can add significant time.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-03-17T15:31:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seattle airport?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Nearby hotels like the Seattle Airport Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott offer complimentary shuttle service and are located less than a mile away.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/seattle-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seattle Airport Guide (SEA) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T19:18:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seara-residence-inn-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Airport Shuttle & Near SEA | Residence Inn Seattle Sea-Tac Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Pages/default.aspx", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seawa-seattle-airport-marriott/overview/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PWRBhDKARIsAPKHFGhmUt2mC-WobK99kCuOjPMPOWiTky6Ue8-pBic_4rzWZjScsYnFkwcaAtlOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds", "title": "Hotel close to SeaTac | Seattle Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle%E2%80%93Tacoma%20International%20Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T19:20:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seara-residence-inn-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Sea-Tac Airport | Residence Inn by Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from New York JFK to Seattle are the Boeing 737-900 and Boeing 737 MAX 9, operated by Alaska Airlines and United; the Airbus A321-100, Boeing 737, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 also appear on the route. Connecting itineraries most often use the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 on the longer leg, typically via Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, or Charlotte. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and most flights offer Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "Nonstop flights between JFK and Seattle are operated by Alaska Airlines (a oneworld member), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), and JetBlue, which belongs to no global airline alliance. Star Alliance does not have a nonstop presence on this route, though it may serve it via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?", "answer": "At JFK Terminal 4, the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A features a covered Sky Deck, soundproof booths, and ample seating, while the Concourse B location offers another option for Delta passengers; both are accessible with a same-day Delta ticket and eligible Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, or through Delta One or SkyTeam Elite Plus status. The Centurion Lounge in Terminal 4 provides complimentary food, cocktails, and a speakeasy bar for Platinum Card members and eligible cardholders. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways in Terminal 4 (open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.) welcomes Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass members with a full bar and a la carte dining. In Terminal 1, the Air France Lounge offers Clarins spa treatments and showers for business-class passengers and Flying Blue elite members, while the Lufthansa Senator and Business Lounges serve premium Lufthansa and Star Alliance travelers with hot meals and work areas. The Primeclass Lounge (Terminal 1) and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4) round out the notable options, each with day-pass and elite-access paths.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/JFK", "title": "American Express Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/new-york-ny-jfk-international/terminal-1", "title": "New York NY JFK International JFK Terminal 1 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-jfk-airport-map", "title": "John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2025-05-13T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en/lounges/usa/new-york-ny-jfk-international", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK Lounges - JFK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on domestic flights from New York City to Seattle depends on the airline and fare. Basic economy typically allows only a personal item, with a carry‑on and checked bag available for a fee. Standard economy often includes a carry‑on, but checked bags usually incur a fee unless you hold elite status or a co‑branded credit card." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Seattle?", "answer": "Flights from New York City to Seattle typically offer Economy and lie-flat Business class on premium transcontinental routes, with Premium Economy available on select aircraft." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }