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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:50 am
• Latest: departs at 10:19 pm and lands at 1:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Los Angeles takes 2h 50m, covering 954 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Los Angeles range from $171 to $344, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $251 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Eugene (EUG), compared to $253 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Seattle to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 95% on time
• American Airlines: 90% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 88% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Los Angeles flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 35%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $136 to $1,276. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Los Angeles flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Seattle to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Seattle to Los Angeles usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Seattle to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) - 11% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Seattle to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $279, a difference of $50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 49m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 02m via Oakland (OAK).

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Los Angeles flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. The LAX FlyAway bus service operates seven days a week between LAX and Van Nuys and LA Union Station. Buses can be boarded on the arrivals level in front of each terminal. Each bus is marked with its service location and tickets can be purchased with a credit or debit card.

Travelers can take Seattle's Link Light Rail, which connects the city center and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Link station is located on the fourth floor of the parking garage and trains run approximately every 15 minutes. Public Metro Buses stop on International Boulevard and South 176th Street near the SeaTac/Airport Link Light Rail station. Taxis and rideshare services are also available from the city.

Yes. LAX has reserved paratransit passenger pick-up and drop-off points marked with International Symbol of Access signs. Accessible taxis can be requested by calling taxi dispatch at 310-646-9177. They will be dispatched to the nearest ACCESS location marked by a dark-blue sign at the terminal curb. Wheelchair service is available on request through the traveler's airline. LAX also offers Aira mobile services to help low-vision travelers navigate the airport.

Yes, rental car companies operate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the lower arrivals level outside the baggage claim area near the islands. Other rental car companies operate from the LAX Rental Car Center and are authorized to pick up and drop off customers at the airline terminals using courtesy shuttles.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has children’s play areas near gates A1 and D25. These brightly colored rooms offer activities to keep children entertained before boarding. The A1 Play Area closes for deep cleaning on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1–3 a.m. Many restaurants at Sea-Tac also offer children’s menus with healthy options.

SEA's Reserved Parking, formerly called Terminal Direct, is on the fourth floor of the parking garage. Advance reservations are required to use this floor. General parking costs less and is located on the other seven floors of the garage. For stays longer than one month at SEA, spaces can be reserved online in advance.

SEA has a conference center for travelers waiting for flights. Power outlets are available in all concourses, including outlets attached to seats and laptop charging counters in gate areas.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas at SEA and in the public areas of all terminals at LAX. Cell phone charging stations are also available at SEA.