Travelling from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Los Angeles's main airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Explore the options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) leaving from this terminal.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Los Angeles. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located in Seattle.
With 145 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from LAX to SEA is with Delta Air Lines at 9:40pm.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to SEA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
December is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get there in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) operate from here.
These are some of the top carriers operating direct flights from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport jetting out of LAX:
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to SEA.
Among carriers on this route, Delta has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
LAX is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to SEA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider staying in a hotel near SEA if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and discover more of Seattle and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Right now, ر.ق. 232 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 466. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to SEA.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
January is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Seattle based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Los Angeles to SEA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Seattle to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in February when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline are attractions you won't want to skip in Seattle.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seattle. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Portland Japanese Garden, Great Northwest and Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
Around 209 kilometres south of Seattle, Vancouver is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Vancouver Waterfront, Reconstructed HBC Fort Vancouver and Fort Vancouver Garden.
