What percentage of Los Angeles to Seattle flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 59% of flights from Los Angeles to Seattle were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a substantial portion of available flights on this route offer the convenience of a non-stop journey.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Seattle typically takes 2 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of 1537 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 7 hours and 37 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seattle come up?

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are frequently available. This route is classified as one where good deals appear often. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing with some regularity.

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Los Angeles to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

A meaningful share of recent fares for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are non-stop, at 59%. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates a balanced market where you can find both direct options and connecting flights.

When considering cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seattle, prices typically range from $168–$440, with a median of $304. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

For travelers seeking the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle, April stands out with a median fare of $99. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $117, and September presents another affordable option with a median fare of $153. These months generally offer more budget-friendly travel opportunities compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Seattle takes approximately 2h 53m, including connections. This duration accounts for the overall travel time you can expect when flying this route. The distance between Los Angeles and Seattle is 1537 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Seattle

Regular price: $181 - $279

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle typically range from $181 to $279. The current lowest deal is $225 on Kayak, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 12.

now $225

Low $181

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle is September, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $371. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $153

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $371

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

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Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$267

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$282

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$202

$105

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

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LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$108

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

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LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$111

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

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LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

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$193

$124

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

1 night

Sep 26 - Sep 27

$329 → $171

48%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$327 → $171

48%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$242 → $106

56%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

$227 → $94

59%

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Los Angeles - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to SEA are below the typical level, with 2% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and September historically offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($99), May ($117), and September ($153) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 53m

Direct flights from LAX to SEA typically take 2h 53m, while connecting flights average 9h 46m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

59% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 59% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the LAX to SEA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are frequently available, with many options.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering many options for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$70

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle is between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $238. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $628. Even booking 60+ days in advance typically sees a slightly higher average price of $275 compared to the best window.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle is considered to be $168 or less. The median price for this route was $304. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $440 or less.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle. April typically sees a median price of $99, while May has a median of $117. September also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $153. The annual median price for this route is $304, indicating significant savings during these months.

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Los Angeles to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Seattle

Regular price: $181 - $279

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle typically range from $181 to $279. The current lowest deal is $225 on Kayak, for travel from Sep 9 to Sep 12.

now $225

Low $181

High $279

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

September

Cheapest

Flights from $153

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $371

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Seattle

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$267

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$282

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$202

$105

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$108

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$111

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Seattle

Los Angeles (LAX) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$124

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

1 night

Sep 26 - Sep 27

$329 → $171

48%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$327 → $171

48%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$242 → $106

56%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

$227 → $94

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

Los Angeles - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to SEA are below the typical level, with 2% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and September historically offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($99), May ($117), and September ($153) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 53m

Direct flights from LAX to SEA typically take 2h 53m, while connecting flights average 9h 46m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

59% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 59% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the LAX to SEA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle are frequently available, with many options.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering many options for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$70

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers located in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

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Best Elite deals to Seattle

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From LAX

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Sep 30

Seattle, United States

80% AI deal score

$909

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LAX

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Aug 18

Seattle, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,818

$869

Save $949

From LAX

Elite

Aug 18

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

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$837

Save $707

From LAX

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Sep 26

Seattle, United States

78% AI deal score

$957

$562

Save $395

From LAX

Elite

Aug 18

Seattle, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,851

$1,007

Save $844

From LAX

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Aug 25

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,332

$793

Save $539

From LAX

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Sep 26

Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,050

$637

Save $413

From LAX

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Seattle, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,376

$864

Save $512

From LAX

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Sep 15

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

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$685

Save $373

From LAX

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Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

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From LAX

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Sep 22

Seattle, United States

75% AI deal score

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Save $305

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Seattle

Los Angeles to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

Los Angeles - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, May, and September historically offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 53m

59% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

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Sep 30

Aug 18

Aug 18

Sep 26

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Aug 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

When should I buy Los Angeles to Seattle tickets?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle cost?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle?

What percentage of Los Angeles to Seattle flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle?

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seattle come up?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Seattle from other cities

Los Angeles to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Seattle

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle

Los Angeles - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, May, and September historically offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 53m

59% of recent flights are direct

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

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Sep 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

When should I buy Los Angeles to Seattle tickets?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle cost?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle?