Seattle to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for SEA to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SEA to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- FDX5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| FDX | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SEA → LAX
SEA to LAX is a medium-haul route of 1,537 km (955 mi). See the return LAX → SEA route.
Alternative airports near Seattle: Seattle (BFI) — 9 km, Renton (RNT) — 9 km, Tacoma (TIW) — 28 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.