Alaska Airlines jets farther with 5 new nonstop routes from Seattle set for 2027

Alaska Airlines travelers can add five new destinations to their 2027 list. Guests can fly nonstop from Seattle to Charlotte, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Des Moines, and Guadalajara, Mexico.

This brings Alaska Airlines’ nonstop network from Seattle to 119 destinations. For the company, this is the first-ever nonstop flight offered to Jacksonville, Norfolk, and Des Moines.

Timeline for flights

The new connections will launch in the spring and summer. The Guadalajara direct flight is seasonal only.

Seattle to Guadalajara launches March 18 through Aug. 9, 2027. The flight will take off three times a week.

Seattle to Charlotte and Norfolk launches June 10, 2027.

Seattle to Jacksonville and Des Moines launches June 24, 2027.

Destinations’ amenities and culture

Visitors to Charlotte can enjoy a major hub and experience one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities, according to Alaska Airlines. Norfolk gives Seattle travelers a chance to explore coastal Virginia and a proud military community.

Flights to Jackson bring travelers to Florida’s Northeast coast, bridging a coast gap Alaska Airlines did not have before. A nonstop flight to Des Moines marks a first for the airline.

Finally, Guadalajara gives travelers a chance to enjoy rich cuisine and a vibrant arts scene in Mexico’s second-largest city.

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