Getting to Alaska
Getting to Anchorage is a snap. More than 100 passenger flights arrive daily at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and direct flights on a variety of carriers connect Anchorage with many major U.S. cities. View direct service from domestic airports; Look for flights to Asia and Europe for international connections.
American Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service between Anchorage (ANC) and Phoenix (PHX) from May 21 to September 8, 2026, using an Airbus A321neo. The schedule features a convenient morning departure from Phoenix and a late-evening return from Anchorage, offering travelers more options to explore Alaska’s wild landscapes or the desert beauty of the Valley of the Sun. This new route strengthens ANC’s role as a key hub for both leisure and business travel.
Southwest Airlines will launch once-daily service to Anchorage starting in May 2026, connecting the city with Denver and Las Vegas. The announcement follows a recent visit to the community by Southwest’s marketing and operations team, in partnership with Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is extending its seasonal Anchorage-Atlanta route to year-round service for the first time, providing more holiday travel options. Additionally, a new seasonal Anchorage-Los Angeles route launched with Saturday service from May 24 to August 30, 2025, operated on a Boeing 737-900ER. These enhancements offer travelers more convenience and connectivity between Alaska and major U.S. destinations.
Starting in May 2025, Alaska Airlines will expand its offerings from Anchorage (ANC) with two additional daily flights to Portland (PDX), followed in June by new seasonal weekly Saturday service to Sacramento (SMF), beginning June 14. This expansion solidifies ANC as a key gateway to and from Alaska, with the airline providing its most extensive summer network yet—15 nonstop routes to the Lower 48 and Hawaii.
Starting in June 2025, WestJet Airlines will launch new service between Anchorage and Calgary, operating twice weekly through early September. Hawaiian Airlines also adds new services between Seattle and Anchorage using its widebody jets.
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For travel by road or sea, Alaska boasts several scenic options.
Cruises and the state ferry system connect the Pacific Northwest with Alaska. One-way cruises depart Vancouver, British Columbia, travel the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, and into Southcentral Alaska and the Anchorage area.
The state's ferries, Alaska Marine Highways System, currently don't have any Prince Rupert or cross-gulf sailings scheduled for 2025.
The Alaska Highway runs more than 1,300 miles between British Columbia, Canada, and Alaska. The trip to Anchorage via Canada varies by departure point, but you’ll want to plan on several days of travel time.
