Alaska Airlines Announces A New Route From Portland

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to continue expanding from Portland by launching a new route in 2024.

Nashville Service To Come In 2024

Alaska Airlines plans to add another service to the Pacific Northwest, which it describes as a highly sought-after market.

Portland to Nashville is the carrier’s latest route announcement. Service will resume on March 14, 2024, and be operated by a 737.

Alaska says flights are expected to operate year-round. The service will run daily to meet growing demand and support Portland’s expansion plans.

The flight will depart Portland at 0900 before arriving in Nashville at 1520. After just over an hour on the ground, the 737 will depart Nashville at 1625 and return to Portland at 1935.

Alaska Airlines notes that it will be the only airline now offering nonstop service between Portland and Nashville. Connecting the Rose City with the Music City will highlight the love of food, dynamic music and vibrant culture.

Only one carrier will serve Portland to Nashville nonstop: Alaska Airlines. Morning departures from Portland and late afternoon departures from Nashville are timed to support the primary mission of customer convenience.

When this route commences, it’ll be the 53rd nonstop destination from Portland. This further solidifies the airline’s place as Portland’s largest carrier for over 20 years.

Additionally, Alaska can proudly say it now offers more nonstop destinations out of Portland outside the Pacific Northwest than before the pandemic.

Comments From Executive

We’re always focused on better connecting the Pacific Northwest with new nonstops in our network. We know there’s a strong desire by our guests for an easier way to travel between Portland and Nashville. Our new flight will link a pair of exciting regions that both have wide-ranging, festive entertainment and sports scenes as well as growing business centers.

Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines.

Portland Gets More Expansion

Beyond the newly announced Nashville route coming in 2024, two more routes will launch or relaunch out of Portland in late November.

On November 17, 2023, the airline will begin new nonstop flights from Portland to Miami. On November 23, 2023, the carrier will resume seasonal flights between Portland and Redmond/Bend.

This runs alongside the flights from Portland to Vancouver that resumed in June.