Alaska Airlines is making its hometown hub even stronger with five new nonstop
routes to high-demand destinations in 2027, giving Seattle travelers more options to travel
without a connection. Beginning next spring and summer, guests can fly nonstop to
Charlotte, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Des Moines, Iowa; and
Guadalajara, Mexico. For Jacksonville, Norfolk and Des Moines, the service will mark the
first-ever nonstop connection to Seattle.
The additions will give Seattle travelers more destinations to reach nonstop across the
country and into Mexico, bringing Alaska’s network from the Emerald City to 119 nonstop
destinations. The new service marks Alaska’s biggest summer launch yet in Seattle,
strengthening the hub with new destinations and more convenient options across the
network. The new routes give guests more ways to experience Alaska Airlines thoughtful
care, meaningful choice and generous loyalty.
For travel within the U.S. and to Mexico, guests can choose from a range of experiences
based on the comfort, flexibility and amenities they want, from Main Cabin to extralegroom Premium Class and First Class. First Class guests enjoy complimentary chefcurated meals. Guests in First Class, Premium Class and Main Cabin can pre-order fresh, chef-crafted meals through the Alaska Airlines app up to 14 days in advance. Guests can relax and enjoy a range of beverages onboard, including sodas, beer, wine and premium spirits.
Four new destinations across the United States
Alaska will launch daily, year-round service from Seattle to Charlotte and Norfolk on June
10, 2027, followed by daily, year-round service to Jacksonville and Des Moines on June 24,
2027.
The four domestic routes invite guests to discover more of the country with Alaska Airlines.
Charlotte opens the door to one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities and a major
oneworld hub. Norfolk brings Seattle closer to coastal Virginia, from its proud military
community to the beaches just beyond the airport. Jacksonville creates a new nonstop
bridge to Florida’s northeast coast, while Des Moines marks an Alaska first: our debut
service to Iowa.