Your winter travel options just got a bit brighter! Alaska Airlines has added their first-ever flights to the Bahamas with nonstops from both Los Angeles and Seattle. They're also increasing service to Mexico with new routes between Las Vegas and both Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. All four new international routes begin flying in mid-December.

For a limited time, introductory fares for flights between Los Angeles and Nassau start at $169 one-way and flights between Seattle and Nassau start at $199 one-way. Flights from Las Vegas to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta start at $139 one-way. Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com.

There’s a continuing strong demand by travelers who want to venture to leisure destinations – whether it’s a short plane flight along the West Coast or heading to a distant international location. Many of Alaska Airlines' guests are already planning ahead and taking the time now to book vacations for early next year. Also, with more 737-9 aircraft entering Alaska Airlines' fleet, the company have planes that offer a greater range to fly longer distances, such as Seattle to Nassau.

New international service

Los Angeles & Seattle to the Bahamas

Alaska Airlines' new flights to the Bahamas are a first to the Caribbean nation. From two of Alaska's key West Coast hubs – Los Angeles and Seattle – Alaska Airlines will fly their guests nonstop to the popular vacation destination off the coast of South Florida. The airline's convenient morning departures from both Los Angeles and Seattle allow guests to arrive in Nassau in the late afternoon.

Alaska Airlines' new service to Nassau will become the 101st nonstop destination from the airline's hometown airport in Seattle.

The airline's new service to Nassau will become 101st nonstop destination from the hometown airport in Seattle.

Las Vegas to Mexico

Las Vegas becomes a new Alaska gateway to two of Mexico’s most popular destinations from the West Coast: Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

Both flights depart Las Vegas late in the morning for a midday arrival. Alaska Airlines' new seasonal flight between San Luis Obispo and Las Vegas, which also begins in mid-December, will offer an easy connection to Mexico for the guests along California’s Central Coast.