Transportation

Getting to Alaska

Getting to Anchorage is a snap. More than 100 passenger flights arrive daily at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and direct flights on a variety of carriers connect Anchorage with many major U.S. cities. View direct service from domestic airports; look for flights to Asia and Europe for international connections.

Serving two dozen national and international cities, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport connects Alaska with the world. Flights from Seattle and Salt Lake, Portland and Phoenix, Chicago and Minneapolis, make up some of the more than 100 passenger flights arriving and departing daily from Alaska’s largest airport. Direct flights from major hubs mean you could be sipping coffee at your kitchen table in the morning, then filling up on mountain views and fresh Alaska cuisine by lunch.

Airlines Flying to Anchorage

Carriers including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Flair Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Grant Aviation, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country, and United Airlines use the south terminal, while international flights from Condor and Eurowings Discover arrive in the north terminal all summer long. Routes and schedules are subject to change and seasonal availability, so check in with individual carriers to find the best options for your trip.

For travel by road or sea, Alaska boasts several scenic options.

Cruises and the state ferry system connect the Pacific Northwest with Alaska. One-way cruises depart Vancouver, British Columbia, travel the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, and into Southcentral Alaska and the Anchorage area. The ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System provide regular service between Bellingham, Wash. and Whittier, Alaska, 60 miles south of Anchorage. Contact individual cruise lines or the Alaska Department of Transportation for current operating schedules.

The Alaska Highway runs more than 1,300 miles between British Columbia, Canada, and Alaska. The trip to Anchorage via Canada varies by departure point, but you’ll want to plan on several days of travel time.