Travelling from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
Start your adventure at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Search for flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) that depart from this terminal.
3 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is one hour behind Seattle.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), with 134 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from SEA to ANC is the 6am Alaska Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:59pm with Alaska Airlines.
Your flight from Seattle to ANC won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reach your destination without the detour from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are available from here.
At SEA, there's a range of airlines that offer direct flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, such as:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between SEA and ANC is Alaska Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Delta Air Lines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to ANC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ANC:
Travel at your own speed with a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Anchorage and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to the centre of Anchorage is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
R 2,969 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. A return flight starts at R 5,060. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap flights from Seattle to ANC by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Anchorage. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Seattle to ANC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Anchorage to range from 4ºC (39ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Anchorage
After booking your flight from Seattle to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Anchorage:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Anchorage when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Aurora Show followed by Chugach National Forest and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Explore more of the United States
Kalifornsky is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Anchorage. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Big Eddy State Recreational Site, Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Kenai, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Anchorage. Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform are among its highlights.