Travelling from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from here when booking flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Anchorage is one hour behind Seattle. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage, which follows the UTC-9 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the most popular route. There are 129 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Alaska Airlines at 11:59pm. Go for the first SEA to ANC departure operated by Alaska Airlines at 6am if getting there sooner works for you.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Seattle to ANC.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) take off from this terminal.
Alaska Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport taking off from SEA.
Alaska Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from SEA to ANC.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to ANC flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
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Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Anchorage. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Right now, 142 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 249 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to ANC.
August is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Visit Anchorage in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Seattle to ANC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Anchorage
Start your Anchorage trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Anchorage Museum and Ship Creek are top attractions which should feature on every Anchorage itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Turn your the United States trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Kalifornsky, located about 113 kilometres southwest of Anchorage. Slikok Multi Use Trails is just one of the top sights to put on your itinerary.
Around 97 kilometres southwest of Anchorage, Kenai is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform.