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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:56
• Latest: departs at 21:24 and lands at 00:20.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

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

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Seattle takes 2h 56m, covering 2,472 km.

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.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Seattle range from $246 to $481, with an average of $353 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 51% above the route average of $353. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $335 return via San Jose (SJC), compared with $355 for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 91% on time
• Delta: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$140 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 Los Angeles to Seattle flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $1,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Hawaiian Airlines

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Seattle are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Los Angeles to Seattle route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) – 13% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 10% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Los Angeles to Seattle route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $335 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $55. 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 Los Angeles and Seattle. The airlines offering direct 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 of 4h 15m, compared to 4h 31m via Oakland (OAK) and 5h 00m via San Francisco (SFO).

Some of the most popular sights in Seattle are Lumen Field, Space Needle, and McCaw Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Seattle on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Seattle 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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is located just under 15 miles from downtown Seattle. The quickest way to travel between these two locations is by taxi or rental car, and the trip takes approximately 25 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use the local train system, which takes just under 45 minutes.

If you are traveling with either a pet or service animal, you will most likely need to take them to a relief area after your flight has landed. There are currently 2 relief areas that are located outside the Main Hall of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, as well as 3 indoor relief areas that are distributed throughout the different departure terminals.

Interested in storing some of your luggage at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport? Stop by the baggage storage counter that is located in the main baggage claim. This counter offers both daily and hourly rates and can store as much luggage as you would like.

Hoping to find a way to pass the time in Los Angeles International Airport before your flight takes off? There is a Flight Path Museum located in the Main Terminal and features several exhibits related to Southern California’s aviation history. Additionally, travelers can access an Observation Deck in the Departures Wing that allows them to watch the airport’s planes take off and land.