Common Sense Fares

  Advanced Seat Selection Combinable Same-day Stand-by Same-day Confirmed No Change Fee No Advance Purchase Upgrades at Booking Holding Allowed Fully Refundable
Hot Deals Varies1 Fee2        3  
Bargain Fee2 Fee2      
Value Fee2 Fee2 Varies2  
Full Flex
First Class NA
Partner Fares Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1 Varies1
Included in the fare category
  1 Rules may vary between fares and operating carrier. For more information, see the detailed individual fare rules
  2 Fees apply within the fare category. For more information, see the detailed individual fare rules
  3 Fares that include a Discount Code starting with ECFL require immediate purchase

Hot Deals

Hot Deals include our Web Specials and fares that offer deep discounts—perfect for cost-conscious travelers.

  • Changes made through an Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Reservation Call Center or Airport Ticket Counter incur a $100 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Changes made at alaskaair.com incur a $75 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Pre-purchase holds are allowed for 24 hours, except on fares that include a Discount Code starting with ECFL, which require immediate purchase
  • Complimentary advance seat selection
  • Internet-Only fares are combinable with some other one-way fare types
  • Same day stand-by allowed
  • Same day confirmed flight change is allowed for $25 (USD) at Check-in Kiosk or through Web Check-In only

Bargain

Bargain fares are worth watching for—outside of Hot Deals these are typically our lowest fares, and because of limited availability, they go fast.

  • Changes made through an Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Reservation Call Center or Airport Ticket Counter incur a $100 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Changes made at alaskaair.com incur a $75 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Pre-purchase holds are allowed for 24 hours
  • Bargain fares can be combined with any one-way fare types (except some Hot Deals)
  • Same day stand-by allowed
  • Complimentary advance seat selection
  • No minimum stay requirements
  • Same day confirmed flight change is allowed for $25 (USD) at Check-in Kiosk or through Web Check-In only

Value

Value fares offer advance-purchase savings for those who like to save money by planning ahead.

  • Changes made through an Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Reservation Call Center or Airport Ticket Counter incur a $100 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Changes made at alaskaair.com incur a $75 (USD) per person change fee plus applicable fees and any difference in fare
  • Value fares can be combined with any one-way fare types (except some Hot Deals)
  • Same day stand-by allowed
  • Complimentary advance seat selection
  • Includes Gold automatic upgrades to First Class when available
  • Pre-purchase holds are allowed for 24 hours
  • No minimum stay requirements
  • Same day confirmed flight change is allowed for $25 (USD) at Check-in Kiosk or through Web Check-In only

Full Flex

Full Flex fares give you all of the flexibility you need with Coach Class tickets. With no change fees and full refund capability, you are in control.

  • No advance purchase required
  • No change fees
  • Full Flex fares can be combined with any one-way fare types (except some Hot Deals)
  • Fully refundable
  • Same day stand-by allowed
  • Includes MVP and Gold automatic upgrades to First Class when available
  • Complimentary advance seat selection
  • No minimum stay requirements
  • Same day confirmed flight change is allowed at Check-in Kiosk or through Web Check-In only

First Class

First Class fares give you all of the premium service and flexibility you expect.

  • Complimentary Day Pass to the Alaska Airlines Boardroom on day of travel
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • No advance purchase required
  • No change fees
  • First Class fares can be combined with any one-way fare types (except some Hot Deals)
  • Fully refundable
  • Same day stand-by allowed
  • Complimentary advance seat selection
  • No minimum stay requirements
  • Same day confirmed flight change is allowed at Check-in Kiosk or through Web Check-In only

Partner

Partner fares, in addition to partner codeshare1 flights, provide increased options for routes not flown by Alaska and Horizon.

  • Partner fare rules can be reviewed pre-purchase during the Reservation Details stage of your transaction
  • Some Partner fares may not be combinable with other fare categories

1 A codeshare flight is one in which a ticket on a partner flight is purchased through Alaska Airlines or a travel agent. Your reservation may show an Alaska (AS) flight number, but your flight will be on a partner airline's aircraft.