Alaska Adds New Route

The upcoming connection will be Alaska's 50th from San Diego.

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An Alaska Airlines E-175 operated by Horizon Air at Paine Field. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)
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Key Takeaways:

  • Alaska Airlines is introducing its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego, offering direct flights to Loreto, Mexico.
  • The seasonal service begins December 19th, operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and will conclude on April 28, 2027.
  • Alaska Airlines will be the sole carrier providing nonstop service between San Diego and Loreto, a popular tourist spot known for beaches and sport fishing.
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Alaska Airlines on Thursday announced its 50th nonstop destination from San Diego.

Starting Dec. 19, the carrier will connect San Diego and Loreto, Mexico. Flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using Embraer E175 aircraft operated by SkyWest.

The seasonal service will end April 28, 2027, Alaska said.

Loreto is located in Baja California Sur, on the Gulf of California. It is a well-known tourist destination, renowned for its scenic beaches and sport fishing.

Alaska said it will be the only carrier in the world linking San Diego and Loreto with nonstop service.

Tickets are now available for purchase.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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