Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
Anchorage is four hours behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IAD to ANC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Anchorage — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between IAD and ANC include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
At the moment, R 5,995 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,451. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to ANC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles 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 prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to ANC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights that leave from Washington Dulles Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ANC:
Follow your own route with a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and see more of Anchorage and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
From Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Anchorage in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to visit Anchorage during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ANC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Fairbanks is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Anchorage. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Eagle River is another place to check out during your the United States travels. Journey to this destination, which is roughly 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to discover highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.
