Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will fly nonstop from Seattle to Osaka starting May 14, 2027, and to Papeete, Tahiti, starting June 11, 2027. Hawaiian will operate both routes on its A330-200, and Alaska is selling introductory round-trip Main Cabin fares from Seattle through October 26.
Alaska calls them the eighth and ninth long-haul intercontinental routes added to its Seattle network, and both run year-round.
The Schedule
Seattle to Osaka (KIX)
- First flight: May 14, 2027 from Seattle, with the first return on May 15 from Osaka.
- Frequency: four times a week.
- Seattle to Osaka: departs 12:10 p.m., arrives 4 p.m., on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Osaka to Seattle: departs 6 p.m., arrives 12:20 p.m., on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Seattle to Papeete (PPT)
- First flight: June 11, 2027 from Seattle, with the first return on June 12 from Papeete.
- Frequency: three times a week, as flight AS987.
- Seattle to Papeete: departs 11:55 p.m., arrives 7:20 a.m., on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
- Papeete to Seattle: departs 5 p.m., arrives 6 a.m., on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Connections: Alaska lists same-day connections to Bora Bora and Moorea, and an Air Tahiti partnership adds same-day connections to Rarotonga.
All new routes are subject to government approval, and schedules can change.
Introductory Fares
Alaska is selling round-trip Main Cabin fares from Seattle starting at $999 to Papeete and $1,199 to Osaka, subject to availability. The fares are on sale through October 26 at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com.
What You'll Fly
The A330-200 has lie-flat business class Suites, with pre-departure beverages, a mid-flight snack and multicourse, chef-curated Asia-Pacific dining. Premium Class is also offered. Suites and Premium Class guests get Noho Home amenity kits.
Entertainment includes nearly 200 new releases and classic movies and more than 500 TV shows. Suites guests get dedicated check-in and Alaska Lounge access at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Alaska says Hawaiian's A330 fleet is set to get new interiors starting in 2028.
What It Means for Atmos Rewards Members
Alaska says Starlink Wi-Fi is free for Atmos Rewards members, thanks to T-Mobile. Atmos Rewards members can earn and redeem points with oneworld airlines and other partners serving more than 1,100 destinations, and Alaska and Hawaiian are both oneworld members.
If you're collecting Atmos points, our guide to the best Alaska Airlines credit cards covers the Ascent, Business and Summit cards, and our Atmos Summit status guide shows how spending builds toward Atmos Gold.
Part of a Bigger Seattle Push
Alaska describes the routes as part of Alaska Accelerate, its plan for at least 15 long-haul intercontinental destinations from Seattle by 2030. Its other Seattle long-haul routes include London, Tokyo, Seoul, Rome and Reykjavik, plus the newly announced Athens and Paris flights we covered in Alaska Adds Seattle to Athens and Paris.
What to Do Now
- Decide whether the $999 Papeete or $1,199 Osaka fare fits your calendar. The fares end October 26, and the flights start in May and June 2027.
- If you'd rather pay with points, check alaskaair.com for the Atmos Rewards award options on these flights.
- Book through alaskaair.com or hawaiianairlines.com, and keep in mind that the routes need government approval.
Conclusion
This is worth a look if you fly out of Seattle or want an Asia or South Pacific trip next spring or summer. The introductory fares end October 26, so book by then if the dates work, and expect schedules to stay subject to change until the routes are approved.
