Anchorage to Los Angeles (ANC–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ANC–LAX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and CSG lead the route. The flight covers 2,343 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 12 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h06-5h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 11 | 748, 74N, 74Y | 4h15-5h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| CSG CSG | 3 | 77L | 4h31-4h48 | – | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 3 | 744, 74Y | 4h09-4h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 1 | 748 | 4h16 | SkyTeam | – | |
| KJ Air Zeta | 1 | 744 | 4h22 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ANC: AKDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 7:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
ANC–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ANC to LAX
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, CSG, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Air Zeta and Singapore Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ANC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ANC to LAX ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes to 5 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,343 miles (3,771 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.