There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Anchorage by plane or car
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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane SEA - ANC
6h 16m$218–1,008Drive 2,261 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Anchoragecar 2,261 mi
45h 7m$413–596Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane PAE - ANC
8h 20m$269–1,228
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Anchorage is to drive which costs $410 - $600 and takes 45h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Anchorage is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $210 - $1,100.
The distance between Seattle and Anchorage is 1475 miles. The road distance is 2274.2 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Seattle to Anchorage, including transfers.
Anchorage is 1h behind Seattle. It is currently 2:45 PM in Seattle and 1:45 PM in Anchorage.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Anchorage is 2274 miles. It takes approximately 45h 7m to drive from Seattle to Anchorage.
There are 206+ hotels available in Anchorage.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) hourly.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
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