Alaska Airlines is strengthening its footprint in Mexico with two new direct flights launching in the winter.
In November, the Seattle-based airline will launch service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Paz International Airport (LAP). With up to three round trips per week, Alaska says it will be the only U.S. carrier serving La Paz, the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. The city is located about 100 miles north of the popular resort of Los Cabos.
Then, in February, Alaska will begin daily nonstop flights from LAX to Monterrey International Airport (MTY), joining several other airlines serving the city from the United States.
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Route details
Here are the details on the two new routes Alaska will launch:
- LAX-LAP — launching November 20, operating two to three times a week
- LAX-MTY — launched February 13, 2025; active daily
Both routes are operated by Embraer E175 aircraft, featuring 12 first class seats, 16 Alaska premium class seats and 48 main cabin seats.
Monterrey service
By launching service to Monterrey, Alaska will join several U.S. and Mexican airlines operating nonstop service from that city to the United States.
The “Big Three” US airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines) all operate flights from Monterrey to their hubs. There is also a direct flight by Aeromexico to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the home base of joint venture partner Delta.
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According to Cirium, Mexico’s low-cost airline Viva Aerobus operates flights to nearly a dozen U.S. cities from Monterrey.
La Paz Services
While this La Paz service is fairly new to Alaska, there have technically been flights to the city before.
Alaska’s last flight to the city was in 2013 and before that, when regional carrier Horizon Air operated Dash 8 turboprops at the time, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Located on the eastern side of the southern Baja California peninsula, La Paz is nearly a 2.5-hour drive from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) – the region’s busiest airport.
The city is located on the water and has several hotels you can book with points — including one that just opened and another that’s opening soon.
Tourists with IHG One Rewards Places to Consider The 115-room Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes opened in January and features a spa, infinity pool, beach club and two restaurants. It is part of the Hotel Indigo brand. rapid global expansion.
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Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes. IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
Meanwhile, the 90-room Perla La Paz will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection after a $10 million renovation of the 1940s-era property. According to Hilton’s booking channels, the hotel is expected to open in January.
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Perla La Paz, Carpet Collection by Hilton. HILTON
Last line
With these two flights, Alaska will offer service to a total of 10 destinations in Mexico from LAX in February, the peak of the winter season.
The airline specifically cited the high demand for warm-weather destinations during the winter months as a reason for these launches.
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