Cheapest airlines flights from Seattle to Los Angeles

You can pick from 5 carriers that fly from Seattle to Los Angeles including Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, with Frontier Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Seattle to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$30, and round-trip direct flights start at US$39.

Displayed flight fares from Seattle to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Seattle to Los Angeles Flight Details

The distance between Seattle and Los Angeles is about 1,538 km. The average flying time from Seattle to Los Angeles is around 2 hours 53 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$30
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$39
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,538 km
Average flight time2 hours 53 minutes
Popular airlineAlaska Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Seattle to Los Angeles?

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles: Jan 4 to Jan 11 — one-way prices start at US$29.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Los Angeles (SEA-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$30 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SEA to LAX on Sat, Jan 10), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$39 departing on Thu, Jan 1 and returning on Mon, Jan 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Seattle to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 53 minutes to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seattle to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 132 flight per week flying from Seattle to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/-/-/F/S -- AS1326 (08:03)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seattle to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jan 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$30.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Los Angeles on December 23, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$41.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SEA-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.