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 Varies
Rules may vary between fares and operating carrier. For more information, see the detailed individual fare rules.
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Fee
Fees apply within the fare category. For more information, see the detailed individual fare rules.
   
Fares that include a Discount Code starting with ECFL require immediate purchase.
 
Bargain Fee Fee      
Value Fee Fee Varies  
Full Flex
First Class NA
Partner Fares Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies
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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 codeshare flights, provide increased options for routes not flown by Alaska and Horizon.

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.
  • 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