Los Angeles to Seattle (LAX–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–SEA is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, CX, DE, FI, HA, KE, QF, QR | 96 | 738, 739, 73G, 73H, 73J, 7M8, 7M9, B39M | 2h34-2h58 | Oneworld | AY, CX, DE, FI, HA, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 47 | 738, 739, A21N | 2h25-2h48 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, AZ, CM, NZ, VA | 40 | 738, 739, 7M9, E7W | 2h25-3h04 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, CM, NZ, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, EI, FJ, PD, QF, QR | 35 | CR7, E75 | 2h55-2h58 | Oneworld | AT, AY, EI, FJ, PD, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 2h47 | – | Y4 | |
| BR EVA Air | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| LH Lufthansa | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Seattle from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→SEA | LGB→SEA | BUR→SEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 746 | 6 | 150 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 2h 40m | 2h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 49% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Seattle.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
LAX–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles to Seattle: Pacific Coast Shuttle
LAX–SEA is Alaska Airlines' flagship domestic corridor and one of the carrier's highest-frequency routes. Alaska, Southwest, United, Delta, and Spirit compete across roughly 175 weekly departures. Block time is 2 hours 40 minutes northbound. The route is a true coast corridor. No connecting hub options shorten it meaningfully, so nonstop service dominates. The passenger mix is a blend of business travelers between LA's entertainment industry and Seattle's tech sector, plus a heavy leisure segment drawn by the relative proximity of the two cities.
Alaska's Hub Position and Competitor Dynamics
Alaska holds over 50% of the nonstop capacity on this corridor, benefiting from its Seattle hub and strong LA presence built through the Virgin America acquisition. Southwest competes aggressively on price, particularly mid-week. The route sees consistent demand year-round with summer peaks tied to Seattle tourism and a secondary peak around January when tech conference season drives LA-to-Seattle business travel. SeaTac's ongoing expansion (Concourse D international gates, South Satellite renovation) has improved the airport's throughput, though the single light rail link remains the most efficient ground transport option.