Alaska Airlines will introduce its first nonstop service between Anchorage, Alaska, and Tokyo Narita in May 2027, adding a direct link between the two destinations as the carrier expands its network from the US state.

Flight Schedule

The seasonal route is scheduled to begin on May 13, 2027, with daily flights through September 7.

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From January 2028, the airline plans to operate the service three times a week during the winter season. Flights will be operated using a Boeing 737 MAX 8, which Alaska says is the only aircraft in its 737 fleet with sufficient range for the route. The service remains subject to government approval.

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Round-Trip Starting at $999

On the occasion, Alaska Airlines is offering introductory round-trip fares starting at $999 for travel between May 13 and June 7, 2027, subject to availability.

The offer is available for bookings made through October 31, 2026, and requires a round-trip purchase.

Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Shutterstock

Also Coming: Seasonal Service to Austin, Nashville and Dallas-Fort Worth 

The Tokyo service is part of a wider expansion of Alaska Airlines’ Anchorage network in 2027. The carrier also plans to launch seasonal nonstop flights to Austin, Nashville and Dallas-Fort Worth, with all three routes scheduled to operate once a week on Saturdays from June 12 through August 7.

Together, the four new routes will give Anchorage travelers more direct connections to destinations in Asia and the continental United States.

Alaska Airlines says the additions will create the largest nonstop schedule from Anchorage in its history, as the company prepares to mark 95 years of service in 2027.

The new Tokyo connection is also intended to support tourism and commercial ties between Alaska and Japan. Anchorage offers access to attractions including Denali National Park and opportunities to see the Northern Lights, while the route will provide Japanese travelers with a direct link to Alaska’s largest city.

Alaska Airlines has been expanding its international network as part of its broader growth strategy, with new long-haul destinations planned from its Seattle hub as well. The Anchorage-Tokyo route marks another step in that effort, while adding a direct Japan connection to the airline’s network from Alaska.