Alaska Airlines to Launch Anchorage–Tokyo Flights

ANCHORAGE — Starting next spring, Alaska Airlines (AS) plans to launch several new flights from its hub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), including its first nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo-Narita, Japan (NRT). The new routes are subject to government approval.

The Tokyo route will initially be seasonal and use the Boeing 737-8. Alaska says the aircraft has a longer range than the 737-10 and is the only 737 variant in its fleet capable of serving the route.

The published schedule allows eight hours and 15 minutes westbound, departing Anchorage at 14:10 and arriving at Narita at 15:25 the following day. There are six hours and 20 minutes between the scheduled arrival and the return flight's departure from Tokyo at 21:45, with arrival back in Anchorage at 12:00 the same day. All times are local.

Daily departures from Anchorage are scheduled from May 13 through September 7, 2027, with the return flights operating from May 14 through September 8. Following the initial summer season, Alaska plans to resume the route three times weekly beginning in January 2028.

“Alaska Airlines has connected Alaskans to the people and places that matter since 1932, and we’re thrilled to connect Alaska and Japan,” said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president at Alaska Airlines. “This long-requested route will open new opportunities for tourism and commerce, bringing our distinctive hospitality to more travelers and strengthen our growing global network.”

For Alaskans heading to Japan, the new flight will offer a nonstop option alongside the airline's Seattle–Tokyo Narita service, launched in May 2025 with Hawaiian Airlines aircraft.

Onboard the Tokyo Flights

Alaska will offer Main Cabin and Premium Class passengers a complimentary meal with a hot entrée and dessert, with vegetarian options available. Premium Class passengers will also receive complimentary West Coast alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

First Class passengers will have recliner seats and multi-course dining, along with access to the Alaska Lounge in Anchorage, which offers West Coast-inspired light meals, brews, cocktails and wines.

Atmos Rewards members can use complimentary Wi-Fi on equipped aircraft, thanks to T-Mobile. Alaska's October 26 rollout update lists 12 of its 20 Boeing 737-8s as connected. The airline expects to complete installation across its remaining mainline fleet by 2027.

“The people of the state of Alaska are ready to welcome leisure and business travelers to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines,” said Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy. “We also appreciate the many resource and business partnerships in Japan and see those ties strengthening in the future with easy, nonstop flights.”

Other Summer 2027 Anchorage Routes

Along with Tokyo, the Anchorage hub will see new summer seasonal nonstop flights to Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Nashville (BNA). Each is scheduled to operate once weekly on Saturdays from June 12 through August 7, 2027. The airline's announcement does not list departure or arrival times for these three routes.

Alaska says the additions will create its largest nonstop schedule from the state of Alaska as it celebrates its 95th anniversary in 2027.

“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,” Romano said. “From Anchorage to Tokyo and destinations around the globe, we’re building on that legacy and giving our guests more ways to explore the world with Alaska Airlines.”

New 2027 Anchorage Summer Routes

All times are local. Routes are subject to government approval. Dates shown cover the initial summer season.