Alaska Airlines’ Latest Fare Sale Has Flights Starting at $39 or 4,000 Miles — but You’ll Have to Book Soon

The sale ends January 9.

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An Alaska Airlines plane flying over snowy mountains . Photo: Courtesy of Alaska Airlines

Planning a last-minute winter (or early spring) vacation just got cheaper when flying with Alaska Airlines — but these deals won’t last much longer.

“Winter is for wandering sale,” the airline shared about the promotion on its website. “Book your next winter getaway and choose from hundreds of routes on sale.”

The sale ends tomorrow, Jan. 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT and is available for travel dates between Jan. 28 and March 19. Hundreds of routes are on sale, according to the airline, with the lowest one-way fares bookable for $39 or 4,000 miles and minimal taxes and fees.

In need of some travel inspiration? Travel + Leisure searched through the list and found the following basic economy deals on these West Coast routes:

• San Diego (SAN) to/from Las Vegas (LAS): $39 or 4,000 miles
• Seattle (SEA) to/from Portland (PDX): $39 or 4,000 miles
• Bozeman (BZN) to/from San Francisco (SFO): $69 or 4,000 miles
• Los Angeles (LAX) to/from Reno (RNO): $59 or 4,000 miles
• San Jose (SJC) to/from Maui (OGG): $99 or 7,500 miles

Travelers can enter their home airport to browse a full list of discounted flights, featuring destinations across the continental U.S., Hawaii, and beyond.

For the winter 2025 season, Alaska Airlines has launched special partnerships with top ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Passengers with a same-day Alaska Airlines ticket can enjoy complimentary lift tickets at renowned destinations like Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Steamboat Ski & Resort, and others through April.

Earning more Alaska Airlines miles is possible with several credit card programs. Bilt Rewards points, earned by paying rent, can be transferred to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan at a 1:1 ratio. Additionally, American Express Membership Rewards points can be converted to Hawaiian Airlines and, thanks to the recent merger, instantly transferred to Alaska Airlines at a 1:1 ratio — making it simple to take advantage of these offers.