Fly Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines from the Pacific Northwest via Honolulu on the most direct routes to Australia and New Zealand

Rhea-AI Summary

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announce special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu to Auckland and Sydney. The promotion runs through Nov. 21, 2024, for travel to Auckland through April 30, 2025, and to Sydney between Feb. 1 through Sept. 30, 2025. The airlines offer the most direct routes from the Pacific Northwest with a Honolulu layover. Hawaiian operates flights to Sydney five times weekly and Auckland three times weekly using Airbus A330 aircraft featuring 18 Premium lie-flat seats, 68 Extra Comfort seats, and 192 main cabin seats, with complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi available.

Positive

• Strategic expansion of routes to Australia and New Zealand markets
• Competitive pricing strategy with $390 one-way fares promotion
• Operational synergy between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines networks
• Enhanced connectivity offering most direct routes from Pacific Northwest

Negative

• None.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

The promotional fare announcement for Alaska Airlines' and Hawaiian Airlines' Pacific routes represents a strategic move to boost ticket sales during off-peak seasons. The $390 one-way fare promotion is competitively priced to capture market share in the growing Pacific Northwest-Oceania travel corridor. The timing aligns with Australia's and New Zealand's peak tourist seasons, potentially driving significant revenue growth.

The expanded route network following the Hawaiian Airlines acquisition strengthens ALK's competitive position against larger carriers in the trans-Pacific market. The integration of Hawaiian's established Sydney (since 2004) and Auckland (since 2013) routes with Alaska's strong Pacific Northwest presence creates valuable synergies. The addition of Starlink Wi-Fi service and premium cabin options enhances the product offering, potentially supporting higher yield per passenger.

SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're ready to experience a bucket-list vacation to Australia or New Zealand, now is the perfect time to book a flight to the warmth, beauty and excitement of a Southern Hemisphere adventure. Maybe even make some new Aussie and Kiwi friends along the way.

From now through Nov. 21, 2024, you can take advantage of special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu for travel to Auckland, New Zealand through April 30, 2025, and for travel to Sydney, Australia between Feb. 1 through Sept. 30, 2025, when you book at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Flights are subject to availability and fare restrictions apply. Visit here for more information on terms and conditions.

For our guests in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer the most direct route from Seattle and Portland to Sydney and Auckland with a layover in Honolulu.

"With the combined network of Alaska and Hawaiian, it's more convenient than ever for our guests in the Pacific Northwest to book a flight to Australia and New Zealand for the trip of a lifetime," said Alex Judson, managing director of partnerships and international at Alaska Airlines.

Alaska and Hawaiian offer the most daily nonstops from Seattle and Portland to Honolulu. From Honolulu, Hawaiian has departures to Sydney and Auckland on its spacious, widebody Airbus A330 aircraft:

• Honolulu to Sydney departures: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Sydney to Honolulu departures: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Honolulu to Auckland departures: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Auckland to Honolulu departures: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

The A330 features 18 Premium Cabin lie-flat leather seats, 68 popular Extra Comfort seats and 192 main cabin seats. In addition to Hawaiian's award-winning service, complimentary Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi is now available on all Airbus flights between Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S., Asia and Oceania.

Hawaiian has served Sydney since 2004 and Auckland since 2013. Australia's largest city is one of Hawaiian's first long-haul destinations, and Honolulu-Sydney is one of its most traveled international routes.  

About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

 

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FAQ

What are the new fare prices for Alaska Airlines (ALK) flights to Australia and New Zealand?

Alaska Airlines is offering special fares starting at $390 one-way from Seattle or Portland via Honolulu to Auckland and Sydney.

What is the travel period for Alaska Airlines (ALK) special fares to Auckland?

The travel period for Auckland flights extends through April 30, 2025, when booked by November 21, 2024.

How many weekly flights does Alaska Airlines (ALK) partner Hawaiian Airlines operate to Sydney?

Hawaiian Airlines operates five weekly flights between Honolulu and Sydney, departing on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What aircraft type does Alaska Airlines (ALK) partner Hawaiian Airlines use for Australia/New Zealand routes?

Hawaiian Airlines uses Airbus A330 aircraft featuring 18 Premium lie-flat seats, 68 Extra Comfort seats, and 192 main cabin seats.