New York to Anchorage (JFK–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–ANC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, China Airlines and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 3,377 miles in approximately 6h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 7 | B38M | 7h57 | Oneworld | QR | |
| CI China Airlines | 4 | 77L, 77X | 6h50-7h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 1 | 77L | 6h28 | Star Alliance | – | |
| KE Korean Air | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Anchorage from New York
| Metric | JFK→ANC | TEB→ANC | EWR→ANC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Flight time | 6h 53m | 6h 14m | 6h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to ANC
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ANC is about 6 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,377 miles (5,434 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).