Los Angeles to Seattle Flights (LAX-SEA)

🇺🇸 LAX

Los Angeles

1047 mi

SEA 🇺🇸

Seattle

Los Angeles International Airport Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 12 airlines

The Los Angeles to Seattle route connects Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in US with Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in US. This medium-haul flight covers approximately 1047 miles (1685 km) with a typical flight time of 2h 19m. This route is served by 12 airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Cargolux Airlines International and others. AirportRoutes has tracked 44 unique flight numbers on this route.

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About This Route

Route Overview

The Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) flight route is a popular connection for both domestic and international travelers, covering a distance of 956 miles (1538 km). With approximately 151 weekly flights operated by 9 different airlines, it's a well-serviced corridor for business and leisure. Typical flight durations range from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, making it a convenient way to traverse the West Coast. Many travelers choose this route to connect to onward international flights via LAX or SEA, or to experience the diverse attractions of Southern California and the Pacific Northwest. This route efficiently links the entertainment industry hub with the tech and coffee capital.

Travel Tips

For the best deals, book your flight well in advance, ideally a few months prior to your travel date, and consider flying mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday). At LAX, familiarize yourself with the terminal layout in advance, as it can be quite large and busy. Similarly, SEA is a large airport, so allow ample time for security and navigating to your gate. Onboard, expect standard domestic flight amenities; bringing your own entertainment and snacks is advisable. A travel hack is to check for flights into alternative Seattle-area airports, such as Paine Field (PAE), for potentially better fares.

Destination Highlights

Seattle is a vibrant city known for its stunning natural beauty and innovative spirit. Top attractions include the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market (a bustling public market), and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Explore the unique neighborhoods of Ballard, known for its breweries, or Fremont, home to the Fremont Troll sculpture. Don't miss out on the local cuisine, particularly fresh seafood like salmon and oysters, and of course, a visit to the original Starbucks. The city's coffee culture is a major draw, along with its access to outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.

Best Time to Fly

The best time to fly for value is typically during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October), when the weather is still pleasant but crowds are thinner. Peak travel times are during the summer months (June-August) and around major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, leading to higher prices. Seattle experiences mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers. Consider attending events like Bumbershoot (a music and arts festival) in late summer for a unique experience.

AI-Generated Content: This information was compiled using AI from web sources on Dec 25, 2025. Content may not be current; please verify with airlines before booking.

Departure Airport

Los Angeles International Airport

ICAO Code:: KLAX
IATA Code:: LAX
City:: 🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Country:: US
Elevation:: 125 ft

Destination Airport

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

ICAO Code:: KSEA
IATA Code:: SEA
City:: 🇺🇸 Seattle
Country:: US
Elevation:: 433 ft

Operators

Tracked Flights

1047

Miles

2h 19m

Flight Duration

Route Map

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Operating Airlines

Airline	ICAO	IATA
Alaska Airlines	`ASA`	`AS`
Delta Air Lines	`DAL`	`DL`
Cargolux Airlines International	`CLX`	`CV`
SkyWest	`SKW`	`OO`
United	`UAL`	`UA`
Frontier	`FFT`	`F9`
LATAM Cargo Colombia	`LAE`	`L7`
Air Transport International, Inc.	`ATN`	`8C`
AeroLogic	`BOX`	`3S`
EVA Air	`EVA`	`BR`
Horizon	`QXE`	`QX`
Volaris	`VOI`	`Y4`

Flight Schedule Pattern

Day	Flights Observed	Frequency
Monday	38	14%
Tuesday	30	11%
Wednesday	41	15%
Thursday	50	19%
Friday	27	10%
Saturday	41	15%
Sunday	43	16%

Pattern Analysis

44 Tracked Flights:

Data Points: 270
API observations used to build this analysis

Weekdays: 186 flights
Weekend: 84 flights

Business Route More active on weekdays

All Flight Routes

12 Routes

Note: This table shows aggregated route data by airline. Each airline may operate multiple daily flights at different times. See the "Spotted Departure Times" section below for all observed departure times.

Airline	Flight Numbers	Aircraft Type	Typical Time	Days Active	Last Seen	Status
AeroLogic `BOX` / `3S`		B772	22:15 10:15 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Air Transport International, Inc. `ATN` / `8C`	-	B763	-	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Alaska Airlines `ASA` / `AS`		B739	10:00 10:00 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Cargolux Airlines International `CLX` / `CV`		B748	18:50 6:50 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Delta Air Lines `DAL` / `DL`		B738	19:59 7:59 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
EVA Air `EVA` / `BR`		B77L	03:30 3:30 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Frontier `FFT` / `F9`		A20N	08:01 8:01 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Horizon `QXE` / `QX`	-	E75L	-	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
LATAM Cargo Colombia `LAE` / `L7`	-	B763	-	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
SkyWest `SKW` / `OO`		CRJ7	18:48 6:48 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
United `UAL` / `UA`		B738	11:43 11:43 AM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active
Volaris `VOI` / `Y4`		A320	21:36 9:36 PM (Representative)	M T W T F S S	Jul 2, 2026	Active

Total Routes: 12

Active Routes: 12

Unique Airlines: 12

Aircraft Types: 12

Spotted Departure Times

Departure Time	Operator	ICAO	IATA
03:30 3:30 AM	EVA Air	`EVA`	`BR`
08:01 8:01 AM	Frontier	`FFT`	`F9`
10:00 10:00 AM	Alaska Airlines	`ASA`	`AS`
11:43 11:43 AM	United	`UAL`	`UA`
18:48 6:48 PM	SkyWest	`SKW`	`OO`
18:50 6:50 PM	Cargolux Airlines International	`CLX`	`CV`
19:59 7:59 PM	Delta Air Lines	`DAL`	`DL`
21:36 9:36 PM	Volaris	`VOI`	`Y4`
22:15 10:15 PM	AeroLogic	`BOX`	`3S`

Time Information

Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (KLAX - America/Los_Angeles).

Total Departure Times: 9

Time Range:
03:30 - 22:15

These are typical departure times observed from actual flights. Times may vary by season and schedule changes.

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