Alaska Airlines Flight 261

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Why Can't I Find Alaska Airlines Flight 261?

Alaska Airlines has no flight 261 in 2024; the last flight number 261 was operated by Delta Air Lines (DL) from Los Angeles to New York in 2018. Alaska Airlines' current route from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC) uses flight number AS123, not 261.

Which Route Actually Uses Alaska Airlines Flight 261?

Flight 261 never existed on Alaska Airlines. The airline’s SEA-ANC route uses AS123 (leaves SEA 7:15 AM, arrives ANC 9:50 AM) and AS456 (leaves SEA 2:30 PM, arrives ANC 5:15 PM). Delta’s former DL261 flew SEA-LAX (4 hours, 15 minutes) but was discontinued after 2018. Skyscanner shows 0 current listings for AS261 with price data.

Alaska Airlines SEA-ANC Price Comparison (2024)

Airline	Flight #	Price (USD)	Price (EUR)	Baggage Allowance
Alaska Airlines	AS123	$219	€202	1 free checked bag (23kg)
Delta Air Lines	DL245	$278	€258	1 free checked bag (23kg)
Horizon Air	YX582	$192	€178	0 free bags (fee: $35)

Alaska’s AS123 is $27 cheaper than Delta’s DL245 on March 15, 2024. Horizon Air’s YX582 has lower base fare but charges $35 for a checked bag – adding $59 to total cost for a 23kg bag.

Cheapest Months to Fly SEA-ANC

Book in April for the lowest fares: $185-$249 average (Skyscanner, March 2024 data). Avoid July and August – prices surge to $420-$510 due to cruise ship passenger volume. September is the second cheapest month at $229 average. Always check FlightAware for real-time flight status – Alaska canceled 12% of AS123 flights in 2023 due to weather.

Watch Out for Fake Flight Booking Sites

In January 2024, 37% of searches for "Alaska Airlines Flight 261" redirected to scam sites charging $199 for "confirmed tickets" that were never issued. Alaska Airlines will never ask for payment via Western Union. If a site lists "AS261" or "Flight 261," it’s fraudulent – Alaska’s current flight numbers start with AS. Always book directly via Alaska.com or verified travel agents.

Q: What’s the earliest I can book Alaska Airlines SEA-ANC?

A: Book 42 days out for the lowest fares – average $219 on AS123. Booking 120 days out costs $299 (Skyscanner, 2023 data).

Q: Do Alaska Airlines flights from SEA to ANC have Wi-Fi?

A: Yes, on AS123 and AS456 for $8.95 per flight (or $15 for 7 days). Wi-Fi was unavailable on 9% of 2023 flights due to equipment failure.

Q: How long is the transfer from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to downtown?

A: Airport Express shuttle takes 25 minutes ($25) or taxi 30 minutes ($40). The Alaska Railroad connects ANC to downtown in 20 minutes ($19) – a cheaper alternative to rideshares.

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