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Cheapest round-trip
$333
Typical prices: $377-$571
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/12Wed 11/14
LAX - ANC • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$174
Typical prices: $227-$416
Alaska Airlines
Mon 12/10
LAX - ANC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 39m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $381 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage (LAX-ANC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Anchorage

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 11:57 amLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
5h 37mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 6:20 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
5h 21mnonstop
$333Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:18 pm - 12:52 amLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
7h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:59 pm - 6:20 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
5h 21mnonstop
$343Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:03 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
7h 32m1 stop Portland
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10:02 am - 6:40 pmANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
7h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$352Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 6:57 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
20h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:40 am - 3:15 pmANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
12h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$373Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
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12:00 pm - 12:35 amLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
13h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:30 am - 11:09 pmANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
15h 39m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$373Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:25 am - 3:09 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
9h 44m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
6:06 am - 3:13 pmANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
8h 07m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$378Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 7:39 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
12h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:43 pm - 11:29 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
13h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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1:02 pm - 12:18 amLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
12h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:55 pm - 8:39 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
7h 44m1 stop San Francisco
$379United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 7:17 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
11h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:22 pm - 8:38 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
11h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$424American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 11:39 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ANC Anchorage
8h 58m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:20 pm - 5:39 amANC  Anchorage-LAX Los Angeles
5h 19mnonstop
$504Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Anchorage flights

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage typically range from $377 to $571. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $333, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

•April and October are the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage at $317 round-trip.
•July ($539) and August ($511) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 51% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ANC

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Los Angeles to Anchorage flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$174
Beat the crowds with an average 69% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 127% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage

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Your Los Angeles to Anchorage flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Anchorage:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:13 am and lands at 12:52 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:14 pm and lands at 1:53 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 39m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage takes 5h 39m, covering 2,341 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Anchorage flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage range from $377 to $571, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Anchorage flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $468 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $381 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $481 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Anchorage changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $333 to $2,454. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Anchorage flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Anchorage route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Anchorage looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Anchorage are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Anchorage Airport (ANC)?

    Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Avis
    • Alamo
    • NextCar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage pass through?

    One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 80% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Portland (PDX) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $92.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Anchorage.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Anchorage?

    Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 8h 15m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 22m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Anchorage?

    Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (Alaska Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Anchorage?

    Some of the most popular sights in Anchorage are Alaska Railroad Depot, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Anchorage on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Los Angeles to Anchorage flights?

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Anchorage flights:

    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Anchorage flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • How do I get from Ted Stevens Anchorage International airport into downtown Anchorage?

    You can get to downtown Anchorage from Ted Stevens Airport by rental car, taxi, shuttle, and bus services. These means will allow you to get to Anchorage downtown, but if you have a specific destination other than Anchorage town, you can choose a taxi or car rental service.

  • Are there lounges at Los Angeles International airport?

    You can rest in the airport lounges if your flight is delayed, canceled, or postponed to another day. LAX has a wide range of lounges to choose from. There are no lounges at Terminal 1, but other terminals have lounges like Delta Sky Club, Emirates Lounge, Los Angeles International Lounge, KAL Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge, and many more.

  • How do I get to LAX from downtown Los Angeles?

    There are various options to use while getting to LAX from Los Angeles. You can get there by private shuttle, Metro, bus, or taxi. A private shuttle or a taxi will serve you best for quicker access to the airport.

  • Does Ted Stevens Anchorage International airport (ANC) provide luggage carts?

    Ted Stevens has luggage carts available after arrival. They are found at the Northern Terminal and are meant to assist arriving passengers in carrying their luggage from the terminals to their respective cabs. The cart services also help mothers with children to carry their luggage and their children with ease.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Anchorage flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $422, about $92 less than Sunday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 51% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Anchorage trip for April. Fares historically average $317 round-trip in that month - typically $222 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $381 round-trip on this route - about $99 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Anchorage Airport.

    • Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
    • Alex Hotel and Suites Anchorage Airport
    • The Lakefront Anchorage
  • Los Angeles International airport (LAX) gives room to people traveling with an emotional support animal or a pet. The airport has a pet relief area before the security check-in. The site provides pets with a comfortable space to relax and relieve themselves.
  • Suppose you need to shop while at Los Angeles International Airport; there are a variety of options to take. The airport has a Great Hall with shopping areas and a retail boutique. Some stores available at the Great Hall include Hermes, Gucci, Coach, Hugo Boss, BVLGARI, and many more. The airport also has cosmetic stores with plenty of commodities.
  • LAX offers clients different parking options, including the economy lot and the central terminal area parking structures. Central terminal area parking structures are best suited to people dropping off passengers. Then the economy lot is located outside the airport, accommodated by shuttle buses. The airport also has valet parking, which allows long-term parking. You have to book parking at valet parking, which means you do not have to worry about parking on the day of departure.
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) offers a nursery that is a secluded and safe place for mothers with toddlers and infants. It allows mothers to take children for change and relaxation. But children visiting the spaces must have their parents or guardians with them. The nursery is at Concourse B, across from the restrooms.
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has wheelchair services to help the disabled. You should, however, reach out to the airline you are using for a wheelchair as soon as you arrive at the airport. If you did not make arrangements before leaving LAX, you could check with the airline customer service at Ted Stevens.

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