Alaska Airlines has announced an exciting new development: direct flights from Seattle International Airport (SEA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Costa Rica, beginning December 21, 2024. These flights will connect travelers from the U.S.
West Coast to the beautiful Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, marking a significant enhancement in travel options just in time for the 2024-2025 high season. The announcement was made by Minister of Tourism William Rodriguez, who highlighted the positive impact these flights are expected to have on Costa Rican tourism. “The 2024-2025 high season is expected to be historic for Costa Rica due to the increase in operations announced by several airlines.
Starting in December, Alaska Airlines will inaugurate two direct flights from the West Coast of the United States (Seattle and San Francisco) to the Guanacaste Airport,” Rodriguez said. Alaska Airlines will operate these weekly flights every Saturday using a Boeing 737-8 Max, with a capacity of 178 seats. The flight schedule is as follows: These new routes will not only boost tourism from Seattle and San Francisco but also improve air connectivity with other regions such as Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, and Canadian cities served by Alaska Airlines.
Minister Rodriguez emphasized the strategic importance of these flights in enhancing connectivity and attracting visitors from the northern and northwestern United States and Canada. Kirsten Amrine, Vice President of Network Planning and.