Award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles
Award space from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles
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AwardTool saw award space on 5 airport pairs between Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 6,100 miles + $5.60 on SEA–LAX (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $32.28 on SEA–LAX (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 on SEA–ONT (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 6,100 pts + $5.60
- SEA–LAX · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $32.28
- SEA–LAX · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $11.20
- SEA–ONT · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SEA–LAX: 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 7,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SEA–ONT. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 25,000 miles + $32.28, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (12,000 miles + $23.50).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points: 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on SEA–LAX (seen on 322 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 6,100 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 322 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 7,500 pts + $5.60 | SEA–ONT | 330 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 323 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 306 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $23.50 | SEA–LAX | 218 |
| United MileagePlus | 12,200 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 323 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | SEA–LAX | 286 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 13,000 pts + $13.85 | SEA–SNA | 309 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 13,000 pts + taxes not reported | SEA–LAX | 51 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 13,800 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 295 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $33.21 | SEA–LAX | 289 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 285 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 271 |
| GOL Smiles | 18,100 pts + taxes not reported | SEA–LAX | 46 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points: 25,000 miles + $32.28 with Etihad Guest on SEA–LAX (seen on 253 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | SEA–LAX | 253 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 27,000 pts + taxes not reported | SEA–LAX | 52 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 289 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SEA–LAX | 70 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 3 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 33,500 pts + $23.75 | SEA–LAX | 303 |
| GOL Smiles | 38,800 pts + taxes not reported | SEA–LAX | 28 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points: 18,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SEA–ONT (seen on 56 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | SEA–ONT | 56 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | SEA–ONT | 330 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 22,300 pts + $5.60 | SEA–LAX | 322 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | SEA–LAX | 5 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SEA–SNA | 328 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.21 | SEA–LAX | 7 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | SEA–ONT | 321 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles at a glance
- From
- Seattle (SEA)
- To
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, LGB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 18 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 938–979 miles (1,510–1,576 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Los Angeles
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) | 6,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 322 dates | 25,000 pts + $32.28Etihad Guest · 253 dates | 20,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 327 dates |
| Seattle (SEA) to Burbank (BUR) | 8,000 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 95 dates | 31,500 pts + $5.60Qantas · 34 dates | 20,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 325 dates |
| Seattle (SEA) to Orange County (SNA) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 319 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 57 dates · Mixed cabin | 20,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 322 dates |
| Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT) | 7,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 330 dates | 31,500 pts + $5.60Qantas · 14 dates | 18,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 56 dates |
| Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach (LGB) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 56 dates | 31,500 pts + $5.60Qantas · 1 date | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 56 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles
- Economy: 6,100 miles + $5.60 on Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 322 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $32.28 on Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 253 dates.
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 on Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 56 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SEA–LAX | Delta SkyMiles | 6,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SEA–LAX | Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + $32.28 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–ONT | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–SNA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 20,000 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–LAX | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $9.53 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–LAX | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–LAX | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.24 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SEA–LAX | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 6,100 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on SEA–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 322 dates (14 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 25,000 miles + $32.28 via Etihad Guest on SEA–LAX, which showed nonstop space there on 253 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 20,000 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SEA–ONT, which showed nonstop space there on 330 dates (7 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 5 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $32.28 (10 dates)Etihad Guest | 18,500 pts + $11.20 (16 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,100 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 7,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 9,600 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Etihad Guest | 20,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
In business class, SEA–LAX with 25,000 miles + $32.28 (Etihad Guest). In economy, SEA–LAX with 6,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles had award space?
SEA–LAX (economy, business class and first class), SEA–BUR (economy, business class and first class), SEA–SNA (economy, business class and first class), SEA–ONT (economy, business class and first class) and SEA–LGB (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 07:57 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 322 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:58 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $32.28 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 11, 2026, 14:26 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 253 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 14:32 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 323 dates, first class 56 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 289 dates, first class 7 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 285 dates, business class 3 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 271 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, first class 322 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 218 dates, business class 253 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 46 dates, business class 28 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (6,100 miles + $5.60) to $33.21 with Aeroplan (15,000 points + $33.21); in business class from $5.60 with Qantas (29,000 points + $5.60) to $32.28 with Etihad Guest (25,000 miles + $32.28). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 6,100 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.