Anchorage to New York (ANC–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ANC–JFK is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Air China and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,377 miles in approximately 5h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 13 | 74N | 6h18-6h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| CA Air China | 6 | 77F, 77L | 6h45-6h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 4 | 77L, 77X | 6h17-6h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 3 | 77X | 5h58-6h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CSG CSG | 3 | 77L | 6h05-6h59 | – | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 3 | 77L | 6h14-6h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 74Y | 7h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| 3V ASL Airlines Belgium | 1 | 744 | 6h13 | – | – | |
| KJ British Mediterranean Airways | 1 | 744 | 6h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ANC: AKDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
ANC–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ANC to JFK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from ASL Airlines Belgium, EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, CSG, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, British Mediterranean Airways and Qantas. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to JFK ranges from 5 hours 37 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,377 miles (5,434 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.