Alaska Airlines Check-In Guide
Online check-in, airport deadlines, and boarding times for Alaska Airlines (AS).
Check in online
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Skip the line by checking in on your phone or computer.
Check in on Alaska AirlinesOnline check-in opens24 hours before departure
Domestic check-in closes45 minutes before departure
International check-in closes60 minutes before departure
Domestic bag drop closes50 minutes before departure (60 minutes from King Salmon and Dillingham)
International bag drop closes60 minutes before departure (90 minutes from Guadalajara)
Boarding door closes15 minutes before departure
Mobile boarding pass
Store your pass in Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
Airport kiosk check-in
Self-service kiosks available at most airports.
- Bag drop deadline is 50 minutes for most domestic flights — stricter than the major-3 carriers.
- Alaska guarantees bags within 20 minutes of arrival or you get $25 credit / 1,500 miles.
- Check in online to lock in your seat and speed up the airport experience.
- International flights usually require arriving 2-3 hours before departure.
- If checking bags, arrive early enough to beat the bag drop cutoff.
- Boarding typically begins 30-45 minutes before departure.
- Boarding doors close 15 minutes before departure — missing the cutoff means missing the flight.