flights.net LAX → SEA
- Distance
- 955 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a US domestic route of about 955 miles. Alaska and Delta go head-to-head on this Pacific corridor linking Los Angeles with Alaska's Seattle stronghold. Los Angeles to Seattle is a high-frequency mix of business commuters and Pacific Northwest leisure travelers.
Connecting Los Angeles, United States with Seattle, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 955-mile sector nonstop in about 2h 25m. Departures use Los Angeles International Airport, a 9 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, which has 1 terminal and anchors Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LAX–SEA sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 955 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 2h 25m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to Seattle. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
- American Airlines (AA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E175 between Los Angeles and Seattle. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
July through September deliver Seattle's famously dry, sunny summer and the most reliable scenery. Shoulder months trade weather for lower fares.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Los Angeles to Seattle route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LAX–SEA where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- SEA → DEN Seattle to Denver
- SFO → SEA San Francisco to Seattle
- IAH → LAX Houston to Los Angeles
- PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
- SLC → LAX Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- DEN → LAX Denver to Los Angeles
- SEA → LAX Seattle to Los Angeles
- JFK → SEA New York to Seattle
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
- LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Los Angeles to Seattle?
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is about 955 miles (1,537 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 25m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Seattle?
- Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
- What aircraft are used on the LAX to SEA route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Los Angeles–Seattle route.
- When is the best time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle?
- July through September deliver Seattle's famously dry, sunny summer and the most reliable scenery. Shoulder months trade weather for lower fares.
- Is LAX to SEA a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LAX to SEA route connect?
- This route links Los Angeles, United States with Seattle, United States.
- Which airports does the Los Angeles to Seattle route use?
- Flights depart Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA/KSEA) in Seattle.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.