Alaska Airlines has some strong sale fares in its latest airfare promotion, but they're soon coming to an end. Around through Thursday, January 9, this limited-time sale promotes fares from $53 round-trip or $44 one-way (round-trip is not required). Travel is valid from late January through mid-March.
Travel Availability
The advertised travel period and travel days of the week are listed below. Some routes have low fares outside of these dates and/or for travel on other days of the week.
- Travel Period: January 28 - March 11.
- Travel Days of the Week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays for most routes.
- Travel to/from Hawaii: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Travel days on international routes and specific domestic markets (like Florida and New Orleans) vary depending on when service is offered and the direction of travel. Click on the fare details below for more booking info.
Sale Period
Tickets must be purchased at least 21 days before departure and by Thursday, January 9 at 11:59 pm PT.
Sample Fares
All fares are nonstop and also work in the reverse direction.
Portland PDX to Everett $53 roundtrip
Seattle to Eugene $98 roundtrip
San Jose SJC to Reno $98 roundtrip
Los Angeles to Spokane $138 roundtrip
San Francisco to Maui $258 roundtrip
Portland to Anchorage $278 roundtrip
Sacramento to Kona $278 roundtrip
Baggage
These fares include one carry-on bag, plus one small personal item. Checked bag fees start at $30 each way.
Seat Assignments
Saver Fares allow for limited seat selection in the back of the aircraft. However, finding seats next to a travel partner may be difficult on some routes. If you choose not to select a seat, one will be assigned to you during check-in.
Related: How to Fly Alaska Airlines
Alternate Fares
Alaska's Main fares are usually around $10-$35 more each way and include a wider selection of seats to choose from and allow ticket changes/upgrades for a fee. Checked bag fees are the same $30 each way.
Other major airlines that are matching are mostly Basic Economy fares with similar restrictions. The main difference is that United's Basic Economy only includes a small personal item. Southwest does not sell Basic Economy and includes two free checked bags.
A few routes may have lower fares on connecting flights or for travel on ultra-low-cost carriers like Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit, or Sun Country.
Example Booking
As an example, I found seats departing Portland PDX on Tuesday, February 4, returning from Everett on Saturday, February 8 for $52.29 roundtrip.
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