Alaska Airlines is opening new opportunities for international travel by adding a nonstop route from Seattle to Tokyo Narita, Japan. This major development reinforces Seattle’s role as a key hub for global connectivity. The new Alaska Airlines Tokyo route broadens travel choices for passengers.
Starting May 12, 2025, Alaska Airlines, in collaboration with Hawaiian Airlines, will introduce daily nonstop flights from Seattle to Tokyo Narita. These flights will operate on Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A330-200 aircraft, offering passengers a dependable and comfortable travel experience. Tickets for this highly anticipated route are now available on alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com.
The Seattle to Tokyo route marks an important milestone in Alaska Airlines’ efforts to expand its global network. By 2030, Alaska Airlines plans to connect Seattle to at least 12 international destinations. Details about these additional routes will be announced in the coming years, showcasing Seattle’s growing importance in international travel.
Adjusting Services for Hawai‘i and Japan
As part of its strategy, Alaska Airlines is optimizing its services between Hawai‘i and Japan. Hawaiian Airlines will shift its Airbus A330 aircraft from the Honolulu-Tokyo Narita route to operate the new Seattle-Tokyo Narita service. This adjustment allows Hawaiian Airlines to increase its weekly flights between Honolulu and Tokyo Haneda, raising the total to 14 roundtrips. Hawaiian Airlines will also continue nonstop flights to Osaka and Fukuoka, maintaining a strong presence in Japan with 24 weekly roundtrips from Hawai‘i. This change reflects Alaska Airlines’ strategic focus on Tokyo.
Alaska Airlines is enhancing its domestic network alongside its international expansion. Beginning in late March 2025, strategic changes in schedules and aircraft deployment will roll out through the second quarter. These adjustments aim to offer improved performance, greater connectivity, and more convenient options for travelers. Alaska Airlines Tokyo routes will play a key role in this strategy.
Progress Toward Unified Operations
While Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines continue to operate independently for now, they are actively working toward obtaining a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This process, expected to be completed by October 2025, will integrate their operations under one certificate while preserving the distinct brands loved by their passengers.
Seattle is Alaska Airlines’ largest hub on the West Coast, serving 104 nonstop destinations across North America. With the addition of the Seattle to Tokyo route, the city solidifies its standing as a critical gateway for global travel. The collaboration with Hawaiian Airlines ensures that passengers have access to more international destinations and improved connectivity.
Alaska Airlines’ new Seattle to Tokyo route represents a significant step forward in expanding travel options for passengers while enhancing Seattle’s role as a premier international hub.
