United States Β· 954 miles (1,536 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 954 miles (1,536 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Redmond, Reno and Fresno and more.

How many miles LAX to SEA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to SEA

Book LAX to SEA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to SEA with one stop

36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Redmond (RDM)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Reno (RNO)American Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more, then Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Fresno (FAT)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Redding (RDD)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Eugene (EUG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Medford (MFR)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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    +1
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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    +3
    Alaska Airlines logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Santa Rosa (STS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Monterey (MRY)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
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See all 36 in Routes

LAX to SEA: common questions

How many miles does LAX to SEA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SEA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA).

How far is Los Angeles from Seattle by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA) are 954 miles (1,536 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to SEA award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Seattle?

The most direct connections are through Redmond (RDM), Reno (RNO), Fresno (FAT), Portland (PDX) and Sacramento (SMF). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Redmond.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.