Anchorage to Seattle (ANC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Anchorage to Seattle
4 carriers, 386 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
386 Flights/wk
1,445 mi
2h 44m nonstop
+1h ahead
64 1-stop hubs
ANC–SEA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and HTT lead the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ANC–SEA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AS Alaska Airlines Also: BA, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | 134 | 738, 739, 73G, 73H, 73J, 73S, 7M9, B39M, E75L | 3h08-3h37 | Oneworld | BA, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 35 | 223, 738, BCS3 | 3h36-3h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| HTT HTT | 1 | – | 2h44 | – | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to SEA direction.
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55
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59
Nonstop flights
386
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to SEA.
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seattle is 1 hour
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Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
ANC: AKDT · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 7:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,445 mi / 2,326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 3h 47m.
Getting from SEA
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Seattle Climate
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
Facts
ANC–SEA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Anchorage to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance1,445 mi / 2,326 km
Flight time2h 44m to 3h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights386 out / 417 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ANC to SEA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 3h 47m. The route covers 1,445 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, CNK, Delta Air Lines and HTT. Plus 13 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 386 nonstop flights per week from ANC to SEA. The return direction has about 417 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, YVR, PAE, PSG, YYC, SUN, JAC, RNO, BZN, ONT, PSP, RFD, KTN, DAL, MKE, MEM, AFW, IND, TEB, SAT, BWI, GDL, GSO, OGG, KOA, JNU, CHS, PHX, MSJ, SLC, LAS, FAI, PDX, OKO, DEN, HND, YAK, MSP, LAX, YYZ, DTW, AMS, FRA, ORD, PEK, ATL, IAH, DFW, SFO, ICN, EWR, MNL, CVG, IAD, MIA, JFK, SAN, NRT, HNL, SIT, TPE, SIN, HKG and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seattle is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from SEA to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Alaska Airlines is the dominant carrier on ANC-SEA, operating multiple daily departures as the primary link between its namesake state and its Seattle hub. Delta and United also operate nonstop service. Alaska's ANC-SEA connection is one of its historically core routes, with up to five to seven daily departures during peak summer. The 1,448-mile sector takes three hours 15 to three hours 30 minutes southbound.
Yes. Seattle is the primary gateway between Alaska and the contiguous United States. ANC-SEA handles the highest passenger volume of any Alaska-to-lower-48 route. Passengers routing to cities beyond Seattle connect through SEA-TAC to Alaska's full network or to partner carriers. ANC also has nonstop service to Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix during summer, but Seattle is the year-round high-frequency connection. Driving or ferrying from Alaska to the lower 48 is not practical for most travelers.
Alaska Airlines arrivals from Anchorage use the Main Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International. Alaska operates from Concourses C and D. Delta uses Concourses A and B. United uses Concourse A. SEA-TAC's Link Light Rail connects the airport to downtown Seattle in 38 minutes for $3.75. Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport has two domestic terminals; Alaska Airlines uses the North Terminal.
Anchorage to Seattle: Alaska's Primary Lower-48 Gateway
ANC-SEA is Alaska Airlines's highest-frequency connection between its namesake state and the contiguous US. Alaska operates up to seven daily round trips during peak summer, deploying Boeing 737-800s and 737-900ERs. Delta and United add competing nonstop service. The 1,448-mile route takes three hours 15 minutes southbound; northbound runs slightly longer at three hours 25 to 35 minutes due to headwinds. Alaska's dominance on this pair reflects its historical role as the carrier built to serve Alaska before expanding nationally; the route is foundational to its network strategy and carries both originating leisure travelers and connecting passengers feeding SEA-TAC's transcontinental and international services.
Seasonal Demand and Connectivity
ANC-SEA demand peaks sharply in summer (June through August), when Alaska's tourism season, cruise ship passenger flows, and sportfishing draw high volumes. Winter demand drops significantly. Delta and United concentrate summer service, with reduced winter frequency. ANC is also a major cargo hub positioned on the great-circle polar routes from Asia to North America; FedEx and UPS operate significant freight operations at the airport. For ANC-SEA passengers connecting onward, SEA-TAC provides Alaska's full domestic network and connections to the oneworld alliance (BA, Cathay Pacific, Finnair) via Alaska's oneworld membership since 2021. The Central Terminal expansion at SEA opened additional international gate capacity in 2023.