Alaska Airlines plans to open nonstop flights from Anchorage to Tokyo in May 2027, adding a direct route between Alaska and Japan while the proposed service remains subject to government approval.
Alaska announced Oct. 27 that the flights would connect Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with Narita International Airport. The route would be Alaska Airlines’ first nonstop service from Anchorage to Tokyo. The company plans to use Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, saying the model is the only 737 in its fleet with enough range for the trip. The posted itinerary has passengers arriving in Japan a calendar day after leaving Alaska.
Alaska’s schedule sets daily service from May 13 through Sept. 7, 2027. The airline plans to bring the route back in January 2028 with three flights per week.
The airline is also planning Saturday flights from Anchorage to Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville between June 12 and Aug. 7, 2027. Alaska said those three seasonal services, together with the Narita route, would give it its most extensive schedule of nonstop flights from Alaska to date.
Alaska cited ongoing traveler interest in a direct connection between Alaska and Japan and said the route could benefit tourism and commerce. Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines’ regional vice president, said the service would “open new opportunities.” Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state was “ready to welcome” leisure and business travelers.
Alaska Air Group’s daily Seattle-Narita service began May 12, 2025, using Hawaiian Airlines aircraft, according to Alaska. The Anchorage route would add another Alaska-Japan connection to the group’s network.
Introductory round-trip fares from Anchorage to Tokyo Narita start at $999 for travel from May 13 through June 7, 2027. Alaska said the fare is subject to availability, requires a round-trip purchase and must be booked by Oct. 31, 2026.
Government approval is required before the announced routes can operate.
