Flying from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) departing from either of these.
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Anchorage is four hours behind New York. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage, which is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from New York to ANC. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can take a direct flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When departing from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from JFK to ANC.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Think about kicking off your journey from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) plane ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from New York to ANC with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of EWR.
United Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to ANC route.
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to ANC flight:
73.3% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Consider staying in a hotel near ANC if you have a late flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Anchorage's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
The centre of Anchorage is around 6 kilometres from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Currently, 186 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 371 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from New York to ANC, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Visit Anchorage in May for a quieter experience.
Lock in a New York to ANC plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Anchorage to range from 4ºC (39ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Anchorage
After booking your flight from New York to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Anchorage:
You'll find loads of things to do in Anchorage when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Aurora Show followed by Chugach National Forest and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Anchorage, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 113 kilometres south-west to Kalifornsky to check off its popular sights. From Big Eddy State Recreational Site to Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Kenai, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Anchorage. Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform are highlights.