Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Anchorage's timezone is UTC-9, which makes Anchorage one hour behind Seattle.
You can choose from 123 weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SEA to ANC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Anchorage (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates SEA to ANC flights, with 78.97% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SEA and ANC include:
San Francisco International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Rs39,253 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs79,599. These prices may change based on demand.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SEA to ANC.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from SEA to ANC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights leaving Seattle / Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Central Seattle to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and see more of Anchorage and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Anchorage International Airport to central Anchorage has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Anchorage. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Anchorage, with the temperature ranging from 5ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to ANC in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a visit to Fairbanks will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Want ideas for other great places to go in the United States? Travel 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage to Eagle River. Wolf Song of Alaska is one of the highlights in the area.
