Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines launched a service to Tokyo. You can get round-trip airfares for as low at $612.
It’s now easier to fly from the U.S. to Tokyo.
Alaska Airlines Group now offers a direct flight from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo (NRT). The flight, which takes 10.5 hours to complete, departs Seattle around 1:30 pm and arrives at Tokyo at 4 pm the following day.
Airbus A330-200 is equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets at each seat and personal entertainment. Hawaiian Airlines will be operating the flight. Alaska Airlines will acquire Hawaiian Airlines in September of 2024. The two carriers will continue to operate as their respective brands.
Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO, Joe Sprague stated in a press release obtained by Travel + Leisure. “We’re delighted to open this global gateway with Alaska. It will give more Pacific Northwest and beyond travelers the chance to experience Hawaiian hospitality, which is renowned for its award-winning service.”
T+L has spotted round-trip tickets for as little as $612 (or 37,500 miles) in the coming weeks. Cabin options include premium economy, business class and economy.
Alaska Air Group has begun its international expansion with the extension of Seattle to Tokyo. “Our expanding fleet of widebody aircraft including the flagship Dreamliner 787 opens up an entirely new range of destinations from Seattle. As we look ahead, we have more exciting milestones to share as we reveal the new international routes, which will include destinations in Europe as part of Alaska Air Group’s plans to serve 12 international destinations by 2030 with widebody planes.
Alaska Airlines has previously hinted at expanding to Europe in 2026 Minicucci recently said that “Europe is definitely in the radar for 2026.”
Alaska’s new Tokyo flight will offer travelers plenty to do. The city has been named as a top destination before. trending destination among tourists and is home to dozens of acclaimed hotels and resorts that welcome visitors from around the world. T+L’s survey of 2024 revealed that Mandarin Oriental Tokyo was voted the best hotel in Tokyo. It was followed by Conrad Tokyo and Grand Hyatt Tokyo. World’s Best Awards.
