Alaska Airlines Adds New Routes to the Caribbean and Mexico

Updated: June 28, 2023, 10:13pm CDT

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Alaska’s New Winter Routes
Flights Are on Sale Now
Final Thoughts

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Alaska Airlines has announced several new routes that will link cities across the West Coast to the Caribbean and Mexico. This is a significant huge expansion for the airline and it’s great news for flyers in the Pacific Northwest and on the West Coast who will soon have even more opportunities to fly nonstop to popular beach destinations.

These new routes will commence this winter and will be operated by a couple of different aircraft types.

Here’s what you should know about these exciting new routes.

Alaska’s New Winter Routes

Here are the new routes Alaska is launching:

Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)
Las Vegas (LAS) to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
Seattle (SEA) to Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)

Both Nassau routes will be operated by a Boeing 737, and the 2 routes to Mexico will be operated by the Embraer 175. Both aircraft will offer First Class, Premium (Alaska’s extra-legroom economy product), and Main Cabin seats.

All flights will commence on December 15, 2023, and will run through April 9, 2024, perfect for winter escapes from the U.S.

Chileno Bay Resort Los Cabos Mexico Auberge Resorts — Chileno Bay Resort overlooks the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Image Credit: Auberge Resorts

Here’s a look at the schedule of each of the new routes:

Flights between Las Vegas and Los Cabos will operate 4 times weekly. Flights will depart from Las Vegas on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, according to the following schedule:

Depart Las Vegas (LAS) 11:30 a.m. — Arrive Los Cabos (SJD) 3:05 p.m.
Depart Los Cabos (SJD) 4:05 p.m. — Arrive Las Vegas (LAS) at 5:50 p.m.

Flights between Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta will operate 4 times weekly. Flights will depart from Las Vegas on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, according to the following schedule:

Depart Las Vegas (LAS) 10:45 a.m. — Arrive Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 4 p.m.
Depart Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 4:55 p.m. — Arrive Las Vegas (LAS) 6:25 p.m.

Flights between Los Angeles and Nassau will operate 4 times weekly. Flights will depart from Los Angeles on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, according to the following schedule:

Depart Los Angeles (LAX) 10:40 a.m. — Arrive Nassau (NAS) 6:55 p.m.
Depart Nassau (NAS) 11 a.m. — Arrive Los Angeles (LAX) at 2:20 p.m.

Flights between Seattle and Nassau will operate 3 times weekly. Flights will depart from Seattle on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, according to the following schedule:

Depart Seattle (SEA) 9 a.m. — Arrive Nassau (NAS) 6:15 p.m.
Depart Nassau (NAS) 10 a.m. — Arrive Seattle SEA) 2:05 p.m.

Flights Are on Sale Now

All of these flights are on sale now, and there are special fares to celebrate:

Fly between Los Angeles and Nassau for $169 each way
Fly between Seattle to Nassau for $199 each way
Fly between Las Vegas and Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta for $139 each way

Hot Tip:

Those who have American Airlines elite status or Alaska Airlines elite status (or both) will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on each of these new routes.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking to get away this winter, these new flights to sunny destinations will be a great way to warm up.

The departure times are especially great for tourists, as they allow for maximum time on the beach. If you’re interested in booking any of these, make sure to do so before the introductory fares go away!