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If you’re looking forward to some sun this winter, you still have time to plan your next trip.
And as one of the most popular airlines on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is here to make that a little easier and give you new destinations to explore.
They have launched the first direct flight from LA to La Paza beautiful beach destination and the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California Sura.
It is an amazing city that combines turquoise waters with old-world charm and boasts beautiful resorts. And getting there has never been easier!
Fly non-stop from Los Angeles to La Paz
Alaska Airlines launches a new nonstop flight between Los Angeles and La Paz.
This flight route starts on November 20 and is active all year round.
Depending on the time of year, it will operate two to three times a week, allowing you to escape or get away from it all for a full week in the sun.
So how much will this trip cost? Departure on Wednesday, December 11 and return on Wednesday, December 18 would cost $404. That’s $269 for the outbound flight and $135 for the return flight.
This price is based on the cheapest savings rate and has an outbound flight of 2 hours and 21 minutes and a return flight of 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Why visit La Paz, Mexico?
La Paz often does not get the recognition it deserves.
For many travelers, the city is nothing more than the landing point for the much better-known Cabo San Lucas resorts.
But La Paz is underrated and should be seen as a tourist destination in its own right.
La Paz is home to world famous beaches and some of the freshest and delicious seafood in Mexico.
Visit Playa El Tesoro if you are looking for a relaxed beach with fantastic views and a serene atmosphere. Choose Playa El Tecolote if water sports and a lively atmosphere are what you are looking for.
La Paz has a beautiful Old Town and the 19th-century Nuestra Señora de La Paz Cathedral dominates the city skyline.
The cathedral is open from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and during the day for services on weekends. As a working church, there is no entry fee, but donations are encouraged.
La Paz overlooks the Sea of Cortez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a great place for snorkeling and diving.
Baja Desconocida is a renowned ecological tour company based in La Paz and has a whole range of incredible tours available. At this time of year you can snorkel with whale sharks here, at prices starting from from $99 per person.
New Alaska Airlines route from Fresno to Guadalajara
This isn’t the only new nonstop route to Mexico that Alaska Airlines is launching this winter.
From December you will fly with Alaska Airlines from Fresno to Guadalajara.
Unlike the Los Angeles to La Paz route, the Fresno to Guadalajara route will only operate during the winter months.
It will launch on December 3 and run until February 12 next year.
The plus side is that this route operates daily, meaning you have complete freedom to spend as little time or as long as you like in the sun during your winter holiday.
So how much would it cost to spend your winter vacation in Guadalajara instead of La Paz?
If you fly on Saturday, December 7 and return on Friday, December 13, you can expect to incur an expense $402 for a return trip.
That’s $247 for the outbound flight and $155 for the return flight.
This flight has an outbound flight time of 3 hours and 25 minutes and a return flight time of 4 hours and 4 minutes.
These are just two of 10 new routes Alaska Airlines is launching this winter, with the remaining eight being domestic routes connecting major West Coast cities with cities in the North.
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