Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
3 hours 39 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Anchorage is 1 hour behind Seattle and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Take your pick of 451 weekly flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The 00:30 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available from SEA to ANC. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59 if early mornings aren't your thing.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and ANC:
Salt Lake City International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is R 2,732. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,435. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SEA to ANC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from SEA to ANC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're on a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ANC:
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Anchorage. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 13 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 38 minutes.
When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Anchorage. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 4ºC and 17ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SEA to ANC sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Anchorage
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Anchorage right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from SEA to ANC:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Earthquake Park are highlights which should be on any good Anchorage itinerary.
Complete your Anchorage trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Anchorage stay.