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News / Attention Oregonians! Alaska Airlines announces three new nonstops around the state
Alaska Airlines is continuing to grow in Portland -- one of the key West Coast hubs -- along with adding new nonstop flights in Oregon to destinations across state and country
Y’all, for the first time, Alaska Airlines is linking the Rose City to the largest city in Texas. The airline is adding a new daily, nonstop flight between Portland and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston starting May 15, 2025. Alaska will also resume twice-daily nonstop service between Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and offer a new route between San Diego and Medford, Oregon. All three routes will fly year-round. Tickets can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.
Portland is one of Alaska's key West Coast hubs, with more than 100 average daily departures currently serving 58 nonstop destinations from Portland, including four international routes.
Route highlights
- Portland-Houston:
Houston is currently Alaska;s largest unserved city from Portland. The new nonstop connects a pair of dynamic destinations that will be attractive to both business and leisure travelers. The flight will depart Portland at 10:30 a.m. and will depart Houston just before 6 p.m. This will be the third nonstop route from Portland to Texas joining Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin.
- Portland-Eugene:
Alaska Airlines worked hard to make sure the timing of the two roundtrips between Portland and Eugene hit the right mark for the guests, especially for itineraries that require a connection in Portland. Another benefit: There’s a 5:30 a.m. departure from Eugene that can be paired with a 9:55 p.m. return flight that allows for a full day in Portland without staying the night.
- Medford-San Diego:
This route also offers convenient flight times with a late morning departure from San Diego and a mid-afternoon departure from Medford. In mid-May, Alaska Airlines will offer the most daily departures and the greatest number of seats from Medford. This new service also supports Alaska's continued investment in San Diego and marks the 41st destination from there.
New nonstop routes
| City Pair | Start Date | End Date | Frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland – Houston Bush | May 15 | Year-round | Daily | 737 |
| Portland – Eugene, OR | May 15 | Year-round | 2x Daily | E175 |
| San Diego – Medford, OR | May 15 | Year-round | Daily | E175 |
Alaska Airlines has also increased its flying within Oregon this summer. Beginning May 15, the Portland-Medford route will be served four times a day instead of once, and Portland-Redmond will start flying year-round three times daily. Tickets for these flights can be purchased now at alaskaair.com.
Alaska’s elevated travel experience offers a blend of comfort and caring service for a seamless journey, including no change fees, the most legroom in First Class* and Premium Class, and the most generous Mileage Plan with the fastest path to elite status.
For inflight entertainment, guests can enjoy hundreds of free movies and TV shows streamed to their devices. Alaska's mainline flights are enabled with streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase, the option to pre-order from a range of fresh meal selections and power outlets at every seat to charge devices.
Alaska's E175 regional aircraft also offer three classes of service with all seats along the aisle or window – no middle seats. The airline recently retrofitted its entire fleet of E175s to add 400,000 Premium Class seats annually.
*Out of any U.S. legacy airline excluding lie-flat seats
