We get it — no one wants to suffer without the internet for an extended period. This goes for camping, driving and, of course, taking flights.

Happily for travelers, airlines have been doing their best over the last decade to install and update their Wi-Fi services. Alaska Airlines is one of those, which means you'll nearly always find an internet connection on your flight.

Let's look at Alaska Wi-Fi, how to connect and how much it'll cost you.

Does Alaska Airlines have Wi-Fi?

Alaska Airlines provides Wi-Fi on nearly all of its flights. Besides some select 737-9 Max (only the newly delivered ones) and all Q400 planes, you'll be able to find Wi-Fi on most of your flights.

There are two types of internet connections you'll find when flying with Alaska, and the one you'll get will depend on the aircraft you're flying on.

Streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi

The first, a satellite connection, is available on 90% of Alaska-operated flights. The airline continues to install this Wi-Fi on the remainder of its fleet, with a scheduled completion date of early 2023.

That's good news because satellite Wi-Fi provides high-speed internet to customers, allowing you to message, stream videos and work on your laptop much as you would while on the ground.

Satellite Wi-Fi is available on these aircraft:

All Airbus aircraft.

All Boeing 737 Max planes (except newly delivered ones).

All Boeing 737-900ERs.

Most Boeing 737-800s.

Nearly all Boeing 737-900s.

Along with faster speeds, you should experience better connectivity, including coverage within Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. You'll also be able to use this internet from gate to gate, meaning you won't need to wait until you get into the air to connect.

Basic Wi-Fi

There's still an internet option for aircraft that don't yet have fast satellite Wi-Fi available for purchase. Although it's not as good as high-speed Wi-Fi, basic Wi-Fi will keep you connected until you reach the ground.

According to Alaska's site, basic Wi-Fi will allow you to browse the web, shop or check your email. Streaming or downloading large attachments is off the table, and coverage is much more limited. You won't, for example, be able to use the Wi-Fi when flying to Costa Rica, Mexico, parts of Alaska or Hawaii.

Aircraft with basic Wi-Fi include:

All Boeing 737-700s.

All Embraer E175s.

Select Boeing 737-800s.

One Boeing 737-900.

How to connect to Alaska Wi-Fi

Connecting to Wi-Fi during your flight is relatively simple. You'll be able to use your phone, tablet or laptop to connect as long as they're charged.

Put your device in airplane mode and turn on your Wi-Fi.

Select the "Alaska_WiFi" or "gogoinflight" network.

Open your web browser and navigate to AlaskaWiFi.com.

Purchase your internet pass.

How much is Wi-Fi on Alaska Airlines?

Alaska simplified its pricing structure in 2022, eliminating most variable costs in favor of a flat-rate fee.

If you're on an aircraft with fast satellite internet, you'll pay $8 for in-flight Wi-Fi, no matter the length of your flight.