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Cheapest round-trip
$465
Typical prices: $769-$470
United Airlines
Wed 5/6Wed 5/6
BOS - ANC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,272
Alaska Airlines
Sat 7/11Sat 7/25
BOS - ANC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $580 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Anchorage (BOS-ANC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Anchorage that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Anchorage

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 5:01 pm
BOS
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ANC
12h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 4:16 pm
ANC
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BOS
12h 17m
1 stop
$465United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 11:11 am
BOS
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ANC
20h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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BOS
10h 54m
1 stop
$469Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 1:23 am
BOS
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ANC
12h 23m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 10:45 am
ANC
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BOS
18h 10m
1 stop
$470Delta
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:36 pm
BOS
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ANC
18h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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BOS
19h 29m
1 stop
$471Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 8
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 11:25 am
BOS
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ANC
24h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 12:18 am
ANC
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BOS
18h 43m
1 stop
$472Delta
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 am
BOS
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ANC
32h 30m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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BOS
18h 04m
1 stop
$474Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 6:07 am
BOS
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ANC
15h 25m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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BOS
13h 59m
1 stop
$475Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:36 pm
BOS
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ANC
20h 36m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 6:20 am
ANC
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BOS
10h 10m
1 stop
$476Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 1:23 am
BOS
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ANC
12h 23m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:54 pm
ANC
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BOS
13h 54m
2 stops
$477Delta
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:42 am
BOS
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ANC
21h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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BOS
18h 29m
2 stops
$478Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Anchorage flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Boston to Anchorage to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Anchorage?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Anchorage departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Anchorage?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Anchorage, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Boston to Anchorage is October, where tickets cost $484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $712 and $694 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Anchorage?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Anchorage, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Boston to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$236
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Boston to Anchorage

  • Is Boston Logan airport accessible to people with reduced mobility?

    Several amenities at Boston Logan International Airport make traveling enjoyable for those with limited mobility. All terminals provide family restrooms and accessible bathrooms. In all garages and terminals, elevators are accessible. Additionally, the airport accepts service animals, and all terminals have respite areas outside the lower level and post-security at Terminals B, C, and E. All terminals feature elevators, and the two airport levels are accessible from the curbside to the terminal.

  • Where can you spend the night at Boston Logan Airport?

    There are several places to stay at Boston Logan International Airport if you want a place to stay the night before flying. Hotels like the Hyatt Regency Harborside and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport at Boston's Logan International Airport are situated on the airport grounds. The Hilton Boston Logan Airport boasts exquisitely furnished guest rooms directly linked to Boston Logan's terminals via a covered sky bridge.

  • Which transport option is best for passengers who want to explore Anchorage?

    The best way to explore the area and its environs is to rent a car from Anchorage Airport. You should see Anchorage's most famous natural beauties, including Mirror Lake, Thunderbird Falls, Eklutna Lake, Nancy Lake State Park, and Denali National Park. You can travel freely to these locations if you rent a car. Car rental providers at the airport are Alamo, Alaska, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. In addition, the rental Car Center is across from the South Terminal. The Rental Car Center and both terminals are connected by complimentary shuttle buses.

  • Where can military officers at Anchorage airport relax on arrival?

    Military personnel traveling through the Anchorage airport can unwind at the Atwood Military Lounge while enjoying the use of complimentary amenities like a playground, TV, newspapers and magazines, Wi-Fi access, refreshments, and drinks. The lounge is located at the South Terminal, Level 1, behind the escalators.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Anchorage?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Anchorage was $236 for a one-way ticket and $465 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Anchorage?

    A passport is not required to fly from Boston to Anchorage.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Anchorage?

    Boston and Anchorage are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Boston from Boston Logan Intl and will be arriving at Anchorage.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Anchorage?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Anchorage?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and Anchorage, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Anchorage from Boston?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Anchorage.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Anchorage, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Anchorage are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $567 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $640 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Anchorage?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Boston to Anchorage.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Anchorage?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from Boston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Anchorage?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Anchorage with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and ANC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston to Anchorage?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Anchorage from Boston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Boston to Anchorage

  • Since there are no direct flights from Boston to Anchorage, passengers can consider booking flights with airlines with one layover stop. These airlines include Delta, American, United, Alaska, and JetBlue. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are common layover stops.
  • If you are traveling with your four-legged friend at Boston Logan international airport (BOS), take them for a potty break at the pet relief areas. Pet relief facilities may be found in Terminal E post-security close to Gate E7, Terminal C post-security close to Gate C20, and Terminal B post-security close to Gate B29.
  • Take advantage of the USO lounge if you are an active military officer traveling through Boston Logan International Airport. Enjoy amenities like free food and beverages, a living room with a TV, DVD player, and Xbox, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, Computers with Internet access, and reference materials including maps, guides to nearby activities, and emergency personal care kits.
  • Explore one of the finest collections of Alaska Native Art at the airport in Anchorage (ANC) if you're an art fan. This gallery is situated in Concourse C's mezzanine level, above the exit for passengers and the Northern Lights Corridor, which links the train station and the car rental lots.
  • Check out Boston Logan's play facilities, Kidport, if you are traveling with kids at the Boston Logan International Airport. The Kidport play spaces provide young travelers with a safe, entertaining environment and provide parents and other adults a place to relax before or after a trip.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Anchorage

 
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Don’t fly with Alaska if you have a layover in Seattle. Guaranteed to screw you over. We waited at terminal S3 &were >2 hours delayed(mechanical issues)and told to change terminals to a different plane that required riding 3 shuttles to get to new terminal N14. Then they delayed the flight even further and changed gates again. when I went to the customer service in terminal N, the manager turned me away without apologizing & refused to assist me but mandated I leave her alone as her shift is nearly finished and insisted I totake another 2 shuttles to terminal C so I can just talk to another service rep while dragging my family of 4/ kids in tow.

2.0 MediocreWenshu, Mar 2026
SEA - ANC
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Don’t fly with Alaska if you have a layover in Seattle. Guaranteed to screw you over. We waited at terminal S3 &were >2 hours delayed(mechanical issues)and told to change terminals to a different plane that required riding 3 shuttles to get to new terminal N14. Then they delayed the flight even further and changed gates again. when I went to the customer service in terminal N, the manager turned me away without apologizing & refused to assist me but mandated I leave her alone as her shift is nearly finished and insisted I totake another 2 shuttles to terminal C so I can just talk to another service rep while dragging my family of 4/ kids in tow.

Generally very good. Waiting (due to de-icing and traffic) in plane to take off was a put-off. But it's not the airline's fault. I find Airbus more comfortable than Boeing.

Smooth flight, on time despite Captain’s forecast of troublesome weather conditions.

Everything was good. Please have a wheat free option for snacks in the future.

The flight was a disaster. It is a 40 min flight and we waited to the tarmac for well over 90 min with no updates, while the crew tried to reconcile the seating chart of people on the plane to what their phones showed. Terrible communication, systems and experience. I would do almost anything to avoid taking another Alaska flight after the experience last night.

Not delay for a few passengers. That was uncalled for. If idiots can't make the flight on time thats their fault. Why should I be punished for them? No more holding the plane for one or two people

How can I review what was denied to me. Instead of offering to let me pay for the ticket I got booted of my flight with no way home and no choice but to purchase another ticket for 12 hours later. Filing a complaint with the DOT

I like them since I live in Alaska and I don't have much choice

Coke zero offered...good. The proptness of flight was late. This has been a everytime thing for my last 9 flights. And is putting alot of pressure on my connecting flights. Not a bit punctual. I am always early, but Ak. Airlines is not. And people i happen fly beside, parrot the same thing. The baggage delivery to baggage claim, is not prompt. Its slowwwww. The seats are poorly padded, very crowd. We need more room, not padding the airlines bottom line. Its like a cattle car. More leg room, more side to side room. And attendants need upgrade of verbal skills. I have been faithful to Ak. A., but it will change if changes are not made. Not the only planes in the sky.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Flight from Fort Wayne to Atlanta was the smallest in terms of cabin space that I've ever seen. A carry on I've used for 20 years BARELY fit in overhead compartment. I'm 5'10" and felt very cramped. Not the best experience.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

We departed and landed early which was a nice surprise. The boarding process was slow.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Everything went very smoothly! Thanks for a great first experience flying with small children!

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

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