SeattleLos AngelesNonstop Flight TimeSEA–LAX
Seattle (Seattle-Tacoma) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International).
The nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 2h 18m on average, covering about 1,071 miles. Across 24 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 6m and the slowest 2h 29m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 18m | 1,071 mi | Nonstop | 2h 6m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Seattle to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines operate 22-23/day flights from SEA to LAX.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 43
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 9-10/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 06:0006:0307:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
LAX to SEA flight time (11 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 24 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 2h 18m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 6m and the slowest 2h 29m.
How far is Seattle from Los Angeles?
Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,071 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Seattle to Los Angeles?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 22-23/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Seattle to Los Angeles?
The SEA–LAX route is flown with Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT