Alaska Airlines expands winter travel offers with 18 sun & ski routes
Alaska Airlines is reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the travel experience this winter with 18 new nonstop routes to sun-soaked international destinations and winter wonderland retreats that will offer their guests a blend of adventure and relaxation. Tickets are available starting the evening of July 10 on alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines winter travel options
“We’re thrilled to offer convenient connection for guests across our network with this expansion – whether checking destinations off their bucket lists or setting off to their favorite winter getaways; we’ve put together an exciting range of options from tropical destinations across Mexico to the most popular ski slopes in North America,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of network planning and revenue management at Alaska Airlines.
We’re delighted to offer guests more access to some of the world’s best ski destinations this winter, including first-ever service to majestic Vail, Colorado from San Diego and Seattle. Snow sports enthusiasts can also look forward to new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Kelowna for central British Columbia’s popular ski resorts; and nonstop service from San Diego to Reno for easy access to Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
For Alaska Airlines guests who love adventure and exploration, we’re adding a new winter-seasonal service between Boise and Bozeman, a gateway to Yellowstone National Park; and adding year-round service between Boise and Santa Ana, which is located near California’s most-loved theme park. We’ll also start flying to Orlando from Boise and Sacramento for those who want to escape the winter blues and bask in Florida’s warmer weather while amusement park hopping.
Alaska Airlines knows guests love sun-soaked destinations too, especially during the colder months. This winter, we’re thrilled to reaffirm our position as the largest U.S. carrier between the West Coast and Latin America with new nonstop service to Liberia, and Costa Rica from San Francisco and Seattle — making this their 104th nonstop route out of Seattle. Alaska Airlines began flying to Liberia in 2015 and is excited to connect even more West Coast guests with Costa Rica’s Gold Coast.
To cater to increased leisure demand to warm weather destinations during winter, Alaska Airlines also adding new service to their most popular vacation spots in Mexico: we’ll become the first U.S. carrier to connect Fresno and Guadalajara with daily flights on their mainline aircraft; we’ll expand our presence in Los Cabos with five weekly nonstop flights from Sacramento; company will offer the only nonstop service between New York state and Puerto Vallarta; and more!
Just last week, Alaska Airlines announced it’ll become the only U.S. airline to offer La Paz, Mexico service and the only U.S. airline to fly between Monterrey, Mexico and Los Angeles.
Whether traveling for pleasure or business, Alaska Airlines guests can take advantage of a premium travel experience on any Alaska flight with no change fees, the most legroom in First Class* and Premium Class, the most generous Mileage Plan with the fastest path to elite status, high-quality West Coast-inspired food and a premium selection of beverages. Airline guests can also buy tickets and earn Mileage Plan miles with our domestic and Global Partners directly at alaskair.com.
Alaska Airlines is making it easier for you to plan your next trip while saving money and earning Mileage Plan miles. Bundle flights, hotels, car rentals and experiences at Alaska Vacations, find deals on car rentals through Alaska Car Rentals and book your next adventure while earning 4 miles for every $1 spent on GetYourGuide.
New Winter Routes in Order of Start Date:
Route |
Start Date |
End Date |
Frequency |
Fleet |
Fresno – Guadalajara |
Tue., Dec. 3, 2024 |
Wed., Feb. 12, 2025 |
Daily |
737 |
Boise – Bozeman |
Thur., Dec. 19, 2024 |
Mon., March 17, 2025 |
5x/week |
E175 |
Boise – Orange County (Santa Ana) |
Thur., Dec. 19, 2024 |
Year-round |
Daily |
E175 |
Los Angeles – Kelowna, BC |
Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024 |
Mon., March 17, 2025 |
Daily* |
E175 |
San Diego – Reno |
Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024 |
Mon., April 21, 2025 |
Daily |
E175 |
San Diego – Vail (Eagle County) |
Fri., Dec. 20, 2024 |
Sun., March 16, 2025 |
3x/week |
E175 |
Seattle – Vail (Eagle County) |
Fri., Dec. 20, 2024 |
Sun., March 16, 2025 |
3x/week |
E175 |
San Francisco – Liberia (Guanacaste) |
Sat., Dec. 21, 2024 |
Sat., May 10, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
Seattle – Liberia (Guanacaste) |
Sat., Dec. 21, 2024 |
Sat., May 11, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
Sacramento – Los Cabos |
Mon., Jan. 6, 2025 |
Mon., April 21, 2025 |
5x/week |
737 |
Sacramento – Tucson |
Mon., Jan 6, 2025 |
Mon., April 21, 2025 |
Daily |
E175 |
Sacramento – Orlando |
Mon., Jan. 6, 2025 |
Mon., April 21, 2025 |
4x/week* |
737 |
Boise – Orlando |
Tue., Jan. 7, 2025 |
Tue., March 25, 2025 |
3x/week |
737 |
New York (JFK) – Puerto Vallarta |
Wed., Jan. 8, 2025 |
Sun., April 20, 2025 |
4x/week |
737 |
Sacramento – Puerto Vallarta |
Sat., Jan. 11, 2025 |
Sat., April 19, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
Kansas City, Mo. – Cancun |
Sat., Jan. 18, 2025 |
Sat., June 7, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
Kansas City, Mo. – Puerto Vallarta |
Sat., Jan. 25, 2025 |
Sat., April 5, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
St. Louis, Mo. – Puerto Vallarta |
Sat., Jan 25, 2025 |
Sat., April 5, 2025 |
1x/week |
737 |
*Frequency varies—see AlaskaAir.com for the latest schedule information
*Out of any U.S. legacy airline excluding lie-flat seats
About Alaska Airlines winter travel options
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. Alaska Airlines offers their guests a premium flying experience with award-winning customer service and an industry-leading loyalty program, Mileage Plan. With oneworld Alliance members and additional Global Partners, guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn, or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations.