Source: Tulsa International Airport
Alaska Airlines will begin operations in Tulsa by offering daily, nonstop flights to both Seattle and San Diego, starting in 2026.
Seattle and San Diego have been two of Tulsa International Airport’s top unserved markets for years, ranking as the second and third most unserved destinations.
These routes have been highly requested by the community for leisure travel but also for the strong ties they bring to Tulsa’s aviation and aerospace sectors, tech organizations and growing business community.
“This announcement reflects years of hard work and collaboration among the airport, city, county, chamber, and business leaders who share the same goal: expanding air service and connecting Tulsa to the world,” said Alexis Higgins, CEO at Tulsa International Airport.
“We’re excited to welcome Tulsa to our network, enabling us to connect our guests to the city’s unique spaces such as the Philbrook Museum of Art and Gathering Place. We look forward to linking the vibrant city with nonstop service to Seattle and San Diego — two of our key gateways to the West Coast, Hawaii and beyond,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.
In 2022, the Oklahoma Legislature took a step forward by approving a statewidecommercial air service development program designed to enhance the state’s air transportation options. “Non-stop flights are essential for the business community. They often determine whether companies will choose to relocate or expand here,” said Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics.”
“These two new routes are far more than lines on a map; they are lifelines that strengthen Tulsa’s connection to the rest of the country. Each nonstop flight we gain expands our region’s reach, enabling businesses to grow, talent to move more freely and visitors to experience all that makes Tulsa special” said Mike Neal, President & Chief Executive Officer at Tulsa Regional Chamber.
“Tulsa companies with clients, vendors and partners on the West Coast will now be able to reach them more efficiently, saving both time and cost. Entrepreneurs and investors from technology-rich markets such as Seattle and San Diego can now come here more easily, experience Tulsa’s momentum firsthand, and see why so many industries — from aerospace to energy to advanced manufacturing — are choosing to invest here.”
Tickets for new routes are available for purchase at www.alaskaair.com.
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