Alaska Airlines will initiate a route for Portland residents to travel to the fourth-largest city in the nation this year. A new daily, nonstop flight between Portland International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston will be starting May 15.

Alaska Airlines announced two new direct routes from Oregon, along with the resumption of an interstate route. Beginning on May 15, 2025, the airline begins service from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Alaska Airlines is set to expand its service in Oregon with the addition of three new nonstop flights. Starting in May, the airline will offer a daily direct flight between Portland and Houston. Additionally, two round-trip flights connecting Portland and Eugene will be available each day.

Alaska Airlines is launching a new nonstop flight from Portland to Houston starting May 15, 2025, as well as resuming flights between Portland and Eugene and adding a new route between San Diego and Medford.

Portland International Airport (PDX) serves as a hub for Seattle-based Alaska, which operates around 100 daily flights to 58 destinations from the airport. From May 15, the carrier will launch daily Boeing 737 flights between PDX and Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Starting May 15, travelers can take direct Alaska Airlines flights between the Eugene and Portland airports, offering more nonstop travel options.

Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet.

Alaska Airlines will begin a daily nonstop flight to Medford, Oregon through Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport starting May 15.