Seattle to Anchorage (SEA–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.
SEA–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,445 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QF, QR | 216 | 737, 738, 739, 73G, 73H, 73J, 7F8, 7M9, B39M | 3h21-3h53 | Oneworld | AY, DE, FI, HA, JL, JX, KE, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | 35 | 223, 738, 739, BCS3 | 3h38-3h46 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Anchorage from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→ANC | BFI→ANC | PAE→ANC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 464 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 29m | 3h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Seattle to Anchorage: The Northbound Air Corridor
SEA-ANC is the mirror of ANC-SEA and the most-flown northbound route into Alaska. Alaska Airlines operates the highest frequency with up to seven daily departures in peak summer using 737-800s and 737-900ERs. Delta and United add nonstop capacity primarily during summer tourism season. The northbound flight takes three hours 25 to three hours 40 minutes due to prevailing headwinds; the route crosses the Gulf of Alaska and the Canadian Rockies. Seattle serves as the staging point for Alaska-bound cruise passengers, sportfishing travelers, and wilderness tourists who fly to Anchorage and connect onward to Kenai, Kodiak, Juneau, or bush destinations via smaller carriers.
Seasonal Demand Profile and Connections
SEA-ANC demand is sharply seasonal. Summer (June through August) sees maximum frequency and the highest fares on this corridor. Winter traffic drops substantially; leisure demand nearly disappears and remaining passengers are primarily Alaskan residents commuting to Seattle for medical care, shopping, and connections. Alaska Airlines's Mileage Plan awards miles on SEA-ANC and the award chart treats this as a medium-haul domestic redemption. From Anchorage, Alaska's commuter network serves over 100 Alaskan communities; Ted Stevens International is the hub for Ravn Alaska, Bering Air, Grant Aviation, and others. Passengers connecting to these services should allow two to three hours between SEA-ANC arrival and the small-plane departure.