SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday it will begin offering nonstop flights between San Diego International Airport and Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon on May 15. The airline currently offers 40 nonstop flights to cities in the northwest, northeast, California, Mexico, Florida and all four major islands in Hawaii from SAN. Electrical tower eyed as possible cause of deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles area: reports "This new nonstop service to Medford offers Southern Californians direct access to this Pacific Northwest city known for its picturesque Rogue Valley and close proximity to world-renowned Crater Lake National Park, while providing easy access for Oregonians to San Diego's year-round warm climate and miles of coastline," said Kimberly Becker, the president and CEO of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. According to the airline, the route will offer a late morning departure from San Diego and a mid-afternoon departure from Medford. It marks the 41st destination for Alaska Airlines out of SAN.