Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)
Los Angeles to Seattle is a 1133-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search LAX → SEANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → SEA | $270 | $138 | $408 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → SEA | $292 | $98 | $389 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$19. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SEA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $270 | $371 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $292 | $353 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $298 | $369 |
Arrival airports near Seattle
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA — Seattle | 12.8 mi / 18m | $37 | $270 | $307 |
| PAE — Everett | 24.9 mi / 31m | $63 | $321 | $383 |
| BLI — Bellingham | 97.2 mi / 1h 33m | $218 | $315 | $533 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1133 miles, 18h 49m, and an estimated $199 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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