Deal alert: Book today to take advantage of $29 fares to Seattle, Las Vegas, Austin and more
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
For those of us currently stuck inside due to snow, ice and more, let's think about happier times and "land a low-fare winter adventure" courtesy of the Alaska Airlines winter flash sale, with one-way fares starting at just $29.
Travel must be booked by 11:59 p.m. PT today, Jan. 7, and is valid only on certain days through March 2022.

Deal basics
Airlines: Alaska Airlines.
Routes: PSP/LAX/SFO/SAN/SEA/BUR/PDX/DAL/IAD and others to PSP/FLL/LAS/PVR/RDD/STS/SEA and others.
How to book: Directly through the airline's sale page.
Travel dates: Starting Jan. 7 through March 2022, exact dates depend on route.
Book by: 11:59 p.m. PT on Jan. 7, 2022.
Sample fares
Here are a few examples of what you can book during this deal:
Portland (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) for as low as $29, round-trip.

San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) for as low as $49, round-trip.

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) for as low as $69, round-trip.

Dallas (DAL) to Seattle (SEA) for as low as $79, round-trip.

Palm Springs (PSP) to Austin (AUS) for as low as $89, round-trip.

San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) for as low as $89, round-trip.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Seattle (SEA) for as low as $99, round-trip.

Note that though the sale is advertised for one-way Saver and Main fares, using the calendar functionality through the Flash Sale page on the Alaska Airlines website also shows available dates where you can book your return flight for the same cost.


Although some are offered, the majority of fares are not actually $29, so good job scoring one if you can find one. But fares under $50 are still a good deal for a budget-friendly getaway this winter. Remember that Alaska charges no cancel or change fees on main cabin fares, although restrictions apply to saver fares, including limited seat selection, boarding last and a 24-hour cancelation policy.
Be sure to check the fine print to verify any other exclusions within specific routes.
Maximize your purchase
Don't forget to use a card that earns points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel), on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card,(see rates and fees), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel), the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel) or the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card for unlimited 3x on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases. Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
Act fast because this deal will be gone in a flash.
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