Alaska Airlines is enhancing its flight offerings from Seattle by introducing four new nonstop domestic routes. Travelers can look forward to daily flights connecting Seattle with Charlotte, Norfolk, Jacksonville, and Des Moines starting in June 2027.
New Route to Charlotte
Starting on June 10, 2027, Alaska Airlines will kick off its service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). This marks Alaska's first direct flight to Charlotte, entering competition with American Airlines, which dominates the market with over 89% share.
Flights will depart Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at 8:30 AM, landing in Charlotte at around 4:51 PM. The return journey will see planes leaving Charlotte in the early evening, arriving back in Seattle late at night. Alaska will utilize its Boeing 737-900ER aircraft for this route, while American typically uses the Airbus A321.
Service to Norfolk and Jacksonville
On the same date, Alaska will also introduce its year-round nonstop service to Norfolk International Airport (ORF). This new route will see Alaska become the sole provider between Seattle and Norfolk, with daily departures at 7:30 AM and return flights at 5:01 PM, operated using Boeing 737 aircraft.
In addition, nonstop flights to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) will commence on June 24, becoming Alaska's longest domestic route at 2,439 miles (3,924 kilometers). The journey will take approximately five and a half hours, with flights scheduled to leave Seattle at 9:00 AM and arriving in Jacksonville at 5:35 PM.
Introducing Des Moines to the Alaska Network
Alaska Airlines is also set to launch nonstop flights to Des Moines, Iowa, beginning June 24, filling a significant gap in service as this route has not been previously available. Utilizing Embraer E175 regional jets, which can accommodate up to 70 passengers, these flights will operate year-round.
From Seattle, flights will be scheduled to leave at 2:42 PM, reaching Des Moines International Airport (DSM) by 3:27 PM. The return flight will depart Des Moines at 5:36 PM.
This expansion reinforces Alaska Airlines' commitment to increasing accessibility and connectivity across the United States, providing travelers in Seattle with new opportunities for travel.
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