flights.net SEA → LAX
- Distance
- 955 mi
- Carriers
- 4
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 955 miles. Alaska's home-turf workhorse from Seattle to Los Angeles, contested by Delta's growing Seattle hub on near-hourly schedules. Seattle to Los Angeles blends tech-corporate demand with sun-seeking weekend leisure.
Connecting Seattle, United States with Los Angeles, 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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the SEA–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| 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 Seattle to Los Angeles. 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 Seattle and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall offer mild conditions and better fares than the summer peak. Southern California stays pleasant year-round at the destination end.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Seattle to Los Angeles 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 SEA–LAX 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
- LAX → SEA Los Angeles to Seattle
- JFK → SEA New York to Seattle
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles?
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 955 miles (1,537 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 2h 25m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Seattle to Los Angeles?
- Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines operate nonstop service from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the SEA to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Embraer E175 on the Seattle–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles?
- Spring and fall offer mild conditions and better fares than the summer peak. Southern California stays pleasant year-round at the destination end.
- Is SEA to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the SEA to LAX route connect?
- This route links Seattle, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Seattle to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA/KSEA) in Seattle and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.