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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $339. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Anchorage International flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage International

Los Angeles to Anchorage International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Anchorage below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Anchorage International.

Los Angeles to Anchorage: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$318
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage International is $318. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Anchorage International.
Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Tahiti Nui fly direct from Los Angeles to Anchorage International.
There are 56 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Anchorage International, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Anchorage International Airport on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Anchorage International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Anchorage is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Anchorage International is Alaska Airlines.

Traveling from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the main airport in Los Angeles. Look for flights from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) that depart from this terminal.

  • 5 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight.

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage. The city operates on the UTC-9 timezone and is one hour behind Los Angeles.

  • With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the most popular route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LAX to ANC is with Alaska Airlines at 7:55pm.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Los Angeles to ANC.

  • Popular months like December or vacation periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You can find a direct flight from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This leading airline operates services from LAX.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between LAX and ANC is Alaska Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier on this route is Alaska Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.72% of the time.

  • LAX is around 29 kilometers from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.

  • Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from LAX reach their destination on time.

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 29 kilometers away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.

  • Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to ANC flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:

About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage

  • Central Anchorage is around 11 kilometers from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.

  • Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is $179. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $318. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ANC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • Cheap Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to ANC.

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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Plan your visit to Anchorage in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Book a Los Angeles to ANC plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Anchorage to range from 4ºC (39ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).

More about Anchorage

  • Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Anchorage:

  • Aurora Show and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Anchorage travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Go Hike Alaska.

Explore more of the United States

  • Anchorage has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometers southwest of Anchorage, a trip to Kalifornsky will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Big Eddy State Recreational Site, Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails.

  • Around 97 kilometers southwest of Anchorage, Kenai is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform.

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