Travelling from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know
Your adventure will begin at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the main airport in Washington DC. Search for flights from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) that depart from this base.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage. The city runs on the UTC-9 timezone and is four hours behind Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC 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 flying internationally.
Going away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) plane ticket out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether departing from IAD makes the most sense for you.
United Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to ANC leaving from IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
United is the top choice for passengers flying from IAD to ANC.
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Washington DC to ANC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
77% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
From Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, central Anchorage is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Currently, R 2,490 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,955. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to ANC, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). July is when most people travel to Anchorage. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your Washington DC to ANC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Anchorage
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Anchorage right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Alaska Native Heritage Centre, Anchorage Museum and Ship Creek are essential stops on your Anchorage itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Continue your adventure and explore more of the United States. Kalifornsky is around 113 kilometres southwest of Anchorage and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Slikok Multi Use Trails.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Kenai, roughly 97 kilometres southwest of Anchorage. Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform are key reasons to visit.
