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We’ve been waiting for this for a long time, Humboldt. After years of patiently waiting for northbound air service, we’re finally getting direct flights to Seattle!

Starting in April, Alaska Airlines will offer non-stop, daily air service between the Humboldt County Airport and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. No word yet on how much the flights will cost, but here’s what the County of Humboldt is willing to share with us at this point:

Alaska Airlines has announced new nonstop air service between the California-Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) beginning April 8, 2026.

This will be the Redwood Coast’s only nonstop flight to the Pacific Northwest, which will connect to 79 cities in a single stop, including Alaska’s new service to Asia and Europe. Flights will be on sale today at Alaskaair.com.

“We’re delighted to begin flying our guests between our hometown airport in Seattle and the Arcata-Eureka area. Those heading to Northern California can enjoy the region’s stunning scenery, including the towering redwoods, while flyers making their way to Seattle can take advantage of convenient connections across our network, including to Alaska and Hawai‘i,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Airlines last served the community in 2011, with flights to Portland. These new flights represent ACV’s first-ever nonstops to the Seattle area.

“Humboldt County is thrilled to welcome Alaska Airlines back to the Redwood Coast,” said Second District Supervisor and Board Chair Michelle Bushnell. “Residents and travelers have been asking for a Seattle flight for a long time, and this new service is the result of years of work with Alaska to prove the viability of our market. The Aviation Department and many agencies across the county really pulled together to partner with Alaska and make this possible. I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to bring this service to our community.”

Starting today, travelers can book a flight on Alaska to SEA. Starting April 8, 2026, flights will run seven days a week, with a mid-morning departure from SEA to ACV and a mid-afternoon departure from ACV to SEA, catering to the needs of all travelers.

All flights will use Embraer 175 aircraft with 76 seats and no middle seats, giving every passenger a window or aisle. Wi-Fi and entertainment will be available, and all first-class seats will include power outlets.

For more information or to book a flight, visit Alaskaair.com. 
For more information on the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport and the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

Humboldt County’s aviation staff has been trying to secure northbound air service for years. In 2022, Congressman Jared Huffman, the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) and Volaire Aviation helped the Department of Aviation bag a $850,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help airport officials attract northbound flights, either to Portland or Seattle. 

A little over three years later, which apparently isn’t unusual for airline deals, we’ve got a direct line to Seattle! Let’s celebrate with a little Robyn Hitchcock, shall we?

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