JIA to Add Nonstop, Year-Round Seattle Service - Jacksonville Daily Record

Jacksonville International Airport is set to bridge the gap to the Pacific Northwest as Alaska Airlines prepares to launch daily, year-round nonstop service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The new route, which begins June 24, expands the Northeast Florida hub by providing travelers with a direct connection to the Pacific Northwest, according to a news release.

The addition of the Seattle route means Jacksonville International Airport now maintains service from every major U.S. airline. Alaska Airlines would become the 11th carrier to offer nonstop service at Jacksonville International Airport.

For passengers, the logistics involve a Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled to depart Jacksonville at 6:38 p.m. Eastern time, arriving in Seattle at 9:40 p.m. Pacific. The return leg is slated to leave Seattle at 9 a.m., touching down in Jacksonville at 5:38 p.m. Alaska Airlines’ website currently lists fares for these flights starting at $294.

“We look forward to welcoming Alaska Airlines to Jacksonville as the airport’s newest carrier with daily nonstop flights to Seattle,” said Mark VanLoh, CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

This expansion follows a recent push to increase West Coast accessibility. On Nov. 6, United Airlines and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority confirmed that year-round nonstop service between Jacksonville and San Francisco is scheduled to commence on March 29. Those flights will operate twice weekly, with inaugural one-way fares starting at $309, according to United’s website.

The arrival of Alaska Airlines adds to a diverse list of carriers already operating out of Jacksonville. The current roster includes major domestic players such as Delta Air Lines, which serves hubs like Atlanta, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul; Southwest Airlines, with its extensive network covering cities from Denver to Baltimore; and American Airlines, which provides connections to Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Phoenix.

Budget-conscious travelers also have a variety of options, with carriers like Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air, and Avelo Airlines connecting Jacksonville to regional destinations including New Haven, Las Vegas, and Norfolk.

The addition of the Seattle route specifically positions Jacksonville to better serve travelers moving between the Southeast and the Pacific Northwest.

As the June 24 start date approaches, the focus remains on integrating Alaska Airlines into the airport’s daily operations.