Act fast: Alaska deal with fares starting at $39 one-way

January 4, 2024

As part of its “2024 Takeoff Sale,” Alaska Airlines is offering discounts on flights through mid-March. Some are as low as $39 or 4,500 miles one-way, and many others fall between $50 and $100.

This sale applies to both domestic and international routes, so head to the Alaska Airlines sale page to see what cheap flights are operating from your home airport.

Deal basics

Airline: Alaska

Routes: Numerous domestic and international destinations across the Alaska Airlines network

How to book: Directly with the airline

Travel dates: Jan. 17 to March 13

Book by: Friday at 11:59 p.m. PST

Blackout dates: Feb. 16-24

Sample flights

As stated above, flights in this sale start as low as $39 one-way. Fares at this price level include flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Northern California’s Redding Regional Airport (RDD).

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You can score a one-way flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to SEA for $59 or from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to SEA for $79.

A flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) is just $99. If you want to leave the U.S., a flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City will only set you back $129.

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If you’re a member of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and have saved up some miles over the years, this sale is a great reason to use them. The flights cost as few as 4,500 miles one-way plus a $6 fee. Since Alaska is a Oneworld member, it offers redemption opportunities throughout the alliance, and it has partnerships with a handful of other airlines. Check out our guide to redeeming miles on Alaska flights.

Note: These low prices apply to Alaska’s most basic Saver fare, which comes with restrictions. For example, seats will be assigned at check-in, and if you cancel your flight at least 14 days prior to the departure, you’ll only receive a 50% credit of your ticket value.

Maximize your purchase

Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card: 3 miles per dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year
Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare

Bottom line

If you have some Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles you’ve been waiting to use, or you just want to take advantage of low cash rates, book a winter getaway through this Alaska sale.

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