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Published October 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT
Austinites can now fly directly to Anchorage, Alaska. The new nonstop destination from Alaska Airlines will begin service from Austin to Anchorage on June 12 and will operate once weekly on Saturdays through Aug. 7.
This is the latest domestic expansion for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, announced on Oct. 27. The new destination is also the only nonstop connection between Central Texas and the state of Alaska.
Bringing a new state into the [ABIA] nonstop
“Bringing a new state into the [ABIA] nonstop network is a meaningful milestone for our airport and our region. This route gives Central Texas travelers a direct connection to Anchorage and the incredible experiences that await in Alaska, while creating new opportunities for tourism, business and stronger connections between our communities,” ABIA CEO Ghizlane Badawi said in a news release. “It also reflects the strength of our partnership with Alaska Airlines and the continued growth of AUS as a gateway connecting Central Texas to more destinations across the country and around the world.”
Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and a gateway to the Kenai Peninsula, offering travelers access to Alaska’s state and national parks, outdoor adventures and Denali, according to a news release.
“Our ambitions are global, but our foundation remains the same. From the beginning, Alaska Airlines has connected communities across Alaska, the West Coast and beyond,” Regional Vice President of Alaska Airlines Marilyn Romano said in the release. “From Anchorage to destinations around the globe, we’re building on that legacy and giving our guests more ways to explore with Alaska Airlines.”
Multiple new nonstop destinations have recently launched
Multiple new nonstop destinations have recently launched at ABIA including a new nonstop route to San Jose, Costa Rica on Southwest Airlines beginning in March, aspreviously
ABIA is currently undergoing anexpansion project to accommodate passenger growth. In October, airport officials broke ground on a temporary midfield concourse, as previously
Just this year, multiple months have broken airport records for busiest of all time in terms of passenger volume. June was the airport’s busiest month of all time, as previously reportedby Community Impact,and July followed in second place.
Tickets are on sale now at www.alaskaair.com and www.hawaiianairlines.com.
