Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

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Cheapest round-trip flights $399
Alaska 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is currently $399
Cheapest one-way flight $200
United 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Apr 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is currently $200
Cheapest nonstop flights $675
United Nonstop 8 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is currently $675
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,045
Alaska 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is currently $1,045
Cheapest business class flights $1,379
Alaska 1 stop 19 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Fri, May 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is currently $1,379
Fastest flight 7 hr 38 min The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage takes 7 hr 38 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $365–780
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $510–790

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

  • United
    from $399
    Typical price: $460–880
    502 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ANC Every day
  • Delta
    from $419
    Typical price: $420–880
    420 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ANC Every day
  • Alaska
    from $399
    Typical price: $470–920
    285 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ANC Every day
  • American
    from $402
    Typical price: $520–1,100
    105 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - ANC Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Anchorage

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
    Anchorage United States 16 min 4 mi
  • Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
    Kenai United States 2 hr 58 min 63 mi
  • Homer Airport (HOM)
    Homer United States 4 hr 14 min 121 mi
  • Seldovia Airport (SOV)
    Seldovia United States 5 hr 55 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $365 to $780.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $399. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $200.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $399, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $419, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $399, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $402, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage starts at $399 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $200 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.
7 hr 38 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.
Most visitors arrive in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is mild and dry. Winters (Oct–Apr) are cold and snowy. Local events include the Anchorage Folk Festival (Jan), Fur Rendezvous winter festival (Feb–Mar) and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Mar), which runs from Anchorage to Nome.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 502 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage are:
  • Delta offers 420 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
  • Alaska offers 285 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
  • American offers 105 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $399. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $200.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $399, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $419, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $399, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $402, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.
  • There are 502 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 420 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 285 Alaska connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 105 American connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage at price $1,045 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.
  • There are 502 United connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 420 Delta connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 285 Alaska connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 105 American connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage start at $675 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage start at $1,379 from Fri, Apr 24 to Fri, May 1 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage start at $399 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage starts at $1,045 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Anchorage at price $1,045 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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