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It’s been 7 long years. Tri-Cities finally getting Portland flights back

Alaska Airlines will restore service between the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco and Portland International Airport on June 10, 2026.

There has been no direct flight between the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco since 2018, when Alaska “permanently” ended the service amid a pilot shortage.

Portland has long been the most-requested airport for local travelers.

There will be two daily flights served by a 76-seat Embraer 175.

Portland-bound flights will leave Pasco at 5:25 a.m. and 3:59 p.m.

Pasco-bound flights will leave Portland at 2:31 p.m. and 9:40 p.m.

Go to alaskaair.com

The Tri-Cities Airport is operated by the Port of Pasco and served by five airlines.

  • Alaska Airlines flies to Los Angeles International, Seattle-Tacoma International and the regional airport at Burbank, Calif.
  • Allegiant Airlines flies to Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, and regional airports at Phoenix-Mesa, Ariz., and Orange County, Calif.
  • American Airlines flies to Phoenix Sky Harbor International.
  • Delta Airlines flies to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International, Salt Lake City International and Seattle-Tacoma International.
  • United Airlines flies to Denver International and San Francisco International.

The local airport will record about half a million boardings in 2025.

This story was originally published December 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM.

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Wendy Culverwell
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Reporter Wendy Culverwell writes about growth, development and business for the Tri-City Herald. She has worked for daily and weekly publications in Washington and Oregon. She earned a degree in English and economics from the University of Puget Sound. Support my work with a digital subscription
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