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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 10:47 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 3:07 am.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Anchorage:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Anchorage takes 3h 52m, covering 1,444 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Anchorage range from $344 to $546, with an average of $456 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $456 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $433 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $458 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Boeing 737-700 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Anchorage flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 18%, and night flights for 17%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $278 to $1,572. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Anchorage flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Seattle to Anchorage are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $198, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Seattle to Anchorage usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

Most connecting flights from Seattle to Anchorage pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Seattle to Anchorage. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $419 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $77.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Anchorage. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

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

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.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Anchorage flights:

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

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

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First 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.

At the Seattle Airport, there are places to relax and meditate such as the interfaith prayer/meditation room. Throughout the year, the airport schedules live concerts in the Central Terminal. Check the airport's website for concert schedules. Many artists also showcase their work at the Seattle Airport. Passengers can view the artwork all around the airport.

There is a bus that goes from the airport to downtown Anchorage. Known as the people mover, the bus leaves from various places outside of the airport and stops downtown. You can also take a taxi downtown.

Yes, they both do. At the Anchorage Airport (ANC), Delta and Alaska Airlines both have lounges. While at the Seattle Airport (SEA) you can kick back in a number of club lounges. There is one for American Express Centurion members, another for Delta passengers, and yet another for those flying British Airways.

You can get a haircut while at the airport. There is also a Sports Hall of Fame exhibit near the South Terminal. This exhibit pays homage to athletes and coaches from Alaska. Here you'll see lots of photos and numerous plaques honoring the hall of fame inductees.