by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:50 AM ET, Tue June 19, 2018
Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday that it was expanding service between Sacramento and Kona on Hawaii's Big Island.
Starting on December 20, the new route will be the only nonstop flight offered between the two destinations with a frequency of three times a week. Alaska also offers nonstop service from Sacramento to Maui, Hawaii.
Tickets for the new service from Sacramento to Kona are now on sale.
Alaska is also proud to offer the lowest average fares and the most flights from the West Coast to Hawaii, with an average of 29 daily departures to the Hawaiian Islands from 10 West Coast cities, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland.
"We know our customers love Hawaii, even in sunny California," Alaska vice president John Kirby said in a statement. "That's a big reason we're excited to add this new connection between Northern California and the Big Island. This new route shows Alaska's ongoing commitment to continued growth and investment throughout the West coast."
"We're pleased that Alaska Airlines is expanding its service to Hawaii from Sacramento," Sacramento International Airport manager Mark Haneke said. "This new service to Kona marks our airport's first scheduled service to the Big Island and enhances the portfolio of nonstop service between Sacramento and the islands."
Passengers flying with Alaska will be treated to assigned seating; award-winning service in a three-class cabin that includes First Class and Premium Class; and nearly 300 free movies and TV shows. Travelers can also earn and redeem miles with the carrier's Mileage Plan program.
In addition, Alaska offers onboard amenities such as high-speed satellite Wi-Fi connectivity and a food and beverage program that features craft beers and local wines.
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