If you’re craving some sunshine this winter, then there’s still time to plan your next trip.
And as one of the West Coast’s most popular airlines, Alaska Airlines is here to make that a little easier and give you new destinations to explore.
They’ve launched the first nonstop flight from LA to La Paz, a beautiful beach destination and the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California Sura.
It’s an amazing city that combines turquoise waters with old-world charm and boasts beautiful resorts. And getting there has never been easier!
Fly Nonstop From Los Angeles To La Paz
Alaska Airlines is launching a new nonstop flight between Los Angeles and La Paz.
This flight route will launch on November 20 and operate year-round.
Depending on the time of year, it will operate between two and three times a week, so you can either escape for a full week in the sun or take a short getaway.
So how much will this journey cost? Flying out on Wednesday December 11 and returning on Wednesday December 18 would cost $404. That’s $269 for the outbound flight and $135 for the inbound flight.
This price is based on the cheapest saver fare and has an outbound flight time of 2 hours 21 minutes and an inbound flight time of 2 hours 42 minutes.
Why Visit La Paz, Mexico?
La Paz often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.
For many travelers, the city is nothing more than the landing point for the much better-known Cabo San Lucas resorts.
But La Paz is underrated, and should be seen as a tourist destination in its own right.
La Paz is home to world-famous beaches and some of the freshest and most delicious seafood in Mexico.
Visit Playa El Tesoro if you’re looking for a laidback beach with incredible views and a serene atmosphere. Choose Playa El Tecolote if watersports and a vibrant vibe are what you’re looking for.
La Paz boasts a beautiful Old Town and the 19th-century Nuestra Señora de La Paz Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline.
The Cathedral opens from 3:30pm to 7pm on weekdays and during the day time for services at the weekends. As a working church there is no admission charge but donations are encouraged.
La Paz overlooks the Sea of Cortez, which is a UNESCO natural world heritage site. This is a great place to snorkel and dive.
Baja Desconocida is a renowned ecological tour company based in La Paz with a whole host of incredible tours available. At this time of year you can snorkel with whale sharks here, with prices starting from $99 per person.
New Alaska Airlines Route From Fresno To Guadalajara
This isn’t the only new nonstop route to Mexico that Alaska Airlines is launching this winter.
From December you can fly Alaska Airlines from Fresno to Guadalajara.
Unlike the Los Angeles to La Paz route, the Fresno to Guadalajara route will only operate during the winter months.
It will launch on December 3 and run until February 12 of next year.
On the bright side, this route will operate daily, meaning that you have complete freedom to spend as little time or as long as you want on your winter break in the sun.
So how much would it cost to spend your winter vacation in Guadalajara instead of in La Paz?
If you fly out on Saturday December 7 and return on Friday December 13 then you can expect to spend $402 for a return trip.
That’s $247 for the outbound flight and $155 for the inbound flight.
This flight has a 3 hour 25 minute outbound flight time and a 4 hour and 4 minute inbound flight time.
These are just two of 10 new routes that Alaska Airlines is launching this winter, with the remaining 8 routes being domestic and connecting key West Coast cities to cities in the North.
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