Seattle to Los Angeles (SEA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Seattle to Los Angeles
16 carriers, 343 flights/week nonstop.
16 Airlines
343 Flights/wk
955 mi
2h 39m nonstop
-1h behind
120 1-stop hubs
SEA–LAX is served by 16 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SEA–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AS Alaska Airlines | 77 | 738, 73J, 7M8, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 2h44-3h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 43 | 739, 7M9, E75L, E7W | 2h45-3h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 41 | 738, 739 | 2h39-2h47 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 28 | 739, E75L, E7W | 2h49-3h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 28 | 738, 739, 73J | 2h45-2h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 24 | 738 | 2h42-2h49 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | CR7 | 2h52-3h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 19 | 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 2h44-2h53 | – | – | |
| AV avianca | 14 | E7W | 3h06-3h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 14 | 73J, 7M9 | 2h47-2h49 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | 738, 739 | 2h43 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 9 | 7M9, CR7 | 2h46-2h59 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 2h48 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 5 | CR7 | 2h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 1 | 7M9 | 2h49 | SkyTeam | – | |
| IB Iberia | 1 | 73J | 2h45 | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to LAX direction.
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49
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50
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
57
Nonstop flights
343
Outbound / wk
340
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
120
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,737
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → LAX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
95%
Return
LAX → SEA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SEA delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Seattle
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | SEA→LAX | BFI→LAX | PAE→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 343 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 39m | 3h 7m | 2h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Seattle (BFI) to Los Angeles flights · Everett (PAE) to Los Angeles flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour
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Seattle.
SEA: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
SEA: MDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
955 mi / 1,537 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m to 3h 32m.
Getting to SEA
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
SEA–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Seattle to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance955 mi / 1,537 km
Flight time2h 39m to 3h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)16
Weekly flights343 out / 340 return
1-stop connections120 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SEA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 2h 39m to 3h 32m. The route covers 955 miles.
16 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, Finnair, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Icelandair, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia and United Airlines.
There are approximately 343 nonstop flights per week from SEA to LAX. The return direction has about 340 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, YYJ, BLI, YLW, EGE, APA, JAC, RFD, MKC, SGR, ICT, MEM, GNV, YEG, GSO, RSW, CUN, SUN, EUG, OAK, OKC, GEG, PSP, BOI, STS, FAT, PSC, MSP, SMF, PHX, SJC, RDM, SAN, MRY, LAS, PDX, SFO, BZN, MCI, YVR, SLC, MFR, FCA, MDW, PAE, RNO, DEN, SBP, RDD, CVG, DFW, YYC, ANC, ABQ, GDL, ACV, SBA, DTW, TUS, DAL, BZE, IAH, MSY, ORD, AUS, NRT, RDU, LUX, DCA, ELP, PHL, ATL, MIA, IAD, MEX, OMA, OGG, BNA, DUB, EWR, CLT, STL, BWI, MCO, BOS, TPA, HKG, FCO, JFK, FLL, LHR, YYZ, HNL, MUC, CDG, SAT, LIH, SJD, CMH, LIR, PVR, HDN, CKG, KOA, TUL, IND, CLE, HND, PVG, PIT, AMS, SIN, ICN, TPE, PEK, IST, FRA, DXB, MNL and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from LAX to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Alaska Airlines arrives at Terminal 6 at LAX. Southwest lands at Terminal 1 or the new Terminal B (West Gates). United arrives at Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Delta uses Terminal 5. At Seattle-Tacoma, Alaska departs from the main terminal's south satellite or Concourse C depending on gate assignment.
LAX can experience marine layer conditions from June through September that reduce visibility on early morning approaches. The marine layer typically clears by 09:00 to 10:00. First-bank arrivals from Seattle (07:00 to 08:30) carry the highest risk of holding or diversion, though modern ILS approaches at LAX handle most conditions. Seattle departures themselves rarely experience weather delays in summer.
Alaska operates Boeing 737s with a 12 to 16 seat First Class cabin on most SEA–LAX departures. Complimentary upgrades for MVP Gold 75K members clear frequently on mid-week flights. Weekend and Monday morning departures from Seattle and Thursday evening returns are the hardest to upgrade, as these carry the heaviest business traveler load. Alaska's First Class on the 737 is a standard recliner, not a flat-bed.
Seattle to Los Angeles: Pacific Coast's Highest-Volume Corridor
SEA–LAX is the southbound leg of Alaska's flagship domestic route and among the highest-frequency corridors on the West Coast. Alaska, Southwest, United, Delta, and Spirit compete across roughly 175 weekly departures. Block time southbound runs 2 hours 50 minutes. The corridor carries a diverse passenger mix: tech workers commuting between Seattle's Amazon and Microsoft campuses and LA's entertainment studios, leisure travelers, and students moving between Seattle's universities and Southern California schools.
Carrier Positioning and Fare Dynamics
Alaska's dominance reflects its dual-hub structure at Seattle and the acquisition of Virgin America's LAX position. Southwest's strong LAX presence and point-to-point model keeps base fares competitive on the corridor. Spirit serves the price-sensitive end of the market from Terminal 1 or the new West Gates. The route sees consistent demand year-round with no pronounced seasonal low, making deeply discounted fares less common than on leisure-heavy corridors like LAX–LAS. LAX's ongoing terminal renovation and the Automated People Mover project (opening 2024-2025) are changing terminal transit patterns; verify ground transport options on the day of travel.