Alaska Airlines has announced they will start their first ever flights from Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Belize City starting in November.
"For nearly two decades the Belizean market has been on our radar. We're thrilled to now be inaugurating service from both Seattle and Los Angeles," said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "Belize offers terrific family-friendly, eco-conscious possibilities – from iconic islands to lush jungles and ancient sites. And it's closer than you might think: From L.A., it's only a five-hour flight, and from Seattle it's six hours."
"In addition to attracting greater business investment and human capital, this new flight will also spur tourism which is essential for Belize's prosperity. It comes at a very opportune time as it further boosts the industry's recovery efforts," noted Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations. "We therefore value our partnership with Alaska Airlines in providing such a vital connectivity for travelers from the West Coast interested in reinvigorating themselves and relaxing in our tropical jewel while immersing in a rich, unique cultural experience."
Alaska's service to Belize operates four times a week between Los Angeles and Belize City (BZE) and twice weekly between Seattle and Belize City – just in time for the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased at alaskaair.com.
Starts | Ends | City Pair | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
Nov. 19 | Year-round | LAX – BZE | 11:00 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. | M, W, F, Sa | 737-800 |
Nov. 20 | Year-round | BZE – LAX | 10:00 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | T, Th, Sa, Su | 737-800 |
Nov. 19 | May 21 | SEA – BZE | 8:30 a.m. | 4:35 p.m. | F, Sa | 737-800 |
Nov. 20 | May 22 | BZE – SEA | 11:00 a.m. | 3:55 p.m. | Sa, Su | 737-800 |
All times are local times
Our inaugural service to Belize on Nov. 19 happens to coincide with Garifuna Settlement Day, one of the nation's most important holidays which celebrates the arrival of the Garifuna people in 1802.
Source: Alaska Airlines