This AZ airport is getting a new flight to a historic California city. Here's where

Alaska Airlines just announced a new seasonal route between Arizona and California.

Tucson International Airport will get a flight to Sacramento, a new destination for the southern Arizona airport.

The new seasonal route was one of 18, and the only one out of an Arizona airport, that Alaska Airlines is introducing in December 2024 and January 2025 to expand service to warm weather refuges and ski destinations nationwide. These include Alaska's first route to Vail, Colorado, where it will fly to from Seattle and San Diego.

Here's what to know about the Tucson-Sacramento flight, including when it starts and ends.

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When will Alaska Airlines begin Tucson-Sacramento flights?

Alaska Airlines' new Tucson-Sacramento route will run daily from Jan. 6 to April 21, 2025.

This will be Alaska Airlines' fifth route out of Tucson. It also operates year-round service to Seattle and seasonal service to Portland, Oregon; Orange County, California; and Everett, Washington.

How much will it cost to fly from Tucson to Sacramento?

Round-trip fares for the new flights start at $198 when booking Alaska's Saver fare, which comes with restrictions that include no seat selection, being the last to board the plane and limited ability to make changes to the itinerary.

Flights booked with the Main fare, which includes seat selection, start at $268 round trip.

Book at alaskaair.com.

Where in California can you fly to from Tucson?

Sacramento will be the fourth city in California served by Tucson International Airport.

Tucson also offers nonstop service to Los Angeles via American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines; San Diego via Southwest; and San Francisco via United Airlines.

Why people visit Sacramento

Sacramento, the capital of California, draws interest for its history and food.

The California State Railroad Museum, the top-rated thing to do in Sacramento according to Tripadvisor users, offers a glimpse into how railroads shaped the development of California. There's also the California State Capitol Museum, modeled after the U.S. Capitol; it offers guided tours.

Sacramento is on the edge of 1.5 million acres of farms and ranches, and many of its restaurants use fresh and local ingredients. The city's Farm to Fork Festival, held in September, is described as a "fresh food party" featuring live music and culinary experiences. Breweries and wineries are also abundant in Sacramento, which is located about 72 miles from the Napa Valley wine country.

NBA basketball fans visit the city to see the Sacramento Kings play at the Golden 1 Center.

Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com . Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx .

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