# Alaska will fly Seattle to Osaka and Papeete in spring 2027

_Oct 28 15:07_

Tags: Alaska Airlines, route network, airline, new route

Type: New route

## Summary

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will add year-round Seattle nonstops to Osaka on May 14, 2027 and to Papeete on June 11, 2027, on Hawaiian Airbus A330-200s. Osaka runs four times a week, with the return from May 15. Papeete runs three times a week, with the return from June 12.

Alaska says the flights will be the only nonstops from Seattle to either city. Hawaiian already flies Honolulu to both cities. The Seattle flights use the same A330-200s with lie-flat business class, and connections will run over the combined Alaska and Hawaiian network.

The routes are part of a plan for Seattle to reach at least 15 long-haul destinations by 2030. Seattle already serves 103 nonstop destinations across North America. Award space is likely on the new widebody flights.

Watch for the May 2027 Osaka flights and the June 2027 Papeete flights to open for sale if a Seattle nonstop to Japan or Tahiti is the need.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: May 14, 2027
- **Numbers**:
  - 15 destinations: planned Seattle long-haul destinations by 2030
  - 103 destinations: current Seattle nonstop destinations
  - 4x weekly frequency: Seattle–Osaka service
  - 3x weekly frequency: Seattle–Papeete service
- **Where**: Seattle (SEA), Osaka (KIX), Papeete (PPT)
- **Takeaway**: Watch for booking to open on the May 2027 Osaka and June 2027 Papeete launches if you need Seattle nonstops to either city.

## Sources cited

- [Miles to Memories](https://milestomemories.com/alaska-and-hawaiian-add-flights-to-osaka-and-papeete) — Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Add Seattle Routes to Osaka and Papeete

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