Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 955
miles
1,537
kilometers
830
nautical miles

🕐 2h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 N (349°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
955 1,528
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
955 1,528
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
955 1,433
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
955 1,433
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
955 1,910
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
955 1,433
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Seattle earns you 1,910 base miles - that's 8% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to SEA route connects Los Angeles, United States with Seattle, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 955 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a N bearing of 349° from Los Angeles.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 955 miles (1,537 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to SEA typically take around 2h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 955 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.