Alaska Airlines recently announced new direct service connecting their popular Portland, Oregon hub to a new destination, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Travelers seeking this route on Alaska currently have to connect through Seattle, and the flight can take as long as nine hours. The new, direct flight will only take four hours and 25 minutes. Alaska’s passengers will depart Portland at 9:05am and arrive into New Orleans at 3:30pm.
Tickets for the new service are currently on sale, and the inaugural flight for the new route will take place in January 2025, although the release did not specify which day. Prices for the route in the “Saver” category on Alaska are as low as $149, with first class tickets available for $529, one-way, according to Alaska’s booking website. The flight will be operated on a Boeing 737-900.
New Orleans is best known for its music, food, and the popular Mardi Gras festival. Portland is often popular with outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the bike pathways, hiking, and water adventures.
Alaska Airlines has been on the move adding new routes to their network, including a new cross-country New York to Anchorage route, as well as Las Vegas to San Diego.
