Flying to Alaska - Anchorage (Ted Stevens Interantional Airport)
With ever expanding commercial air service from the Lower 48, Alaska is more accessible than ever. Anchorage is Alaska's main transportation hub and offers the greatest selection of flights both within Alaska and across the United States. Because of this, most Alaska vacation packages start in Anchorage. It is also the primary airport serving Alaska cruise passengers either beginning or ending their trips in Seward or Whittier.
Alaska Airlines, Delta, United, American, and Sun Country (summer only) are the primary domestic airlines flying to Anchorage . International airlines can include Air Canada, Condor, and Icelandair. Direct flights are available from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Some of these direct connections may be operated only during the summer. There are no direct passenger flights to Alaska from the east coast.
Flying to Alaska - Fairbanks and Juneau
Although flights into Anchorage are more frequent and typically more affordable, both Fairbanks and Juneau have international airports. There are daily direct flights into Fairbanks, but not nearly as many compared to Anchorage. Most airlines that fly into Anchorage fly into Fairbanks during the summer. There are nonstop flights from Seattle to Fairbanks, but most flights to Fairbanks include at least one layover.
If your travel plans include Southeast Alaska and you're not on a large cruise, you will probably fly into Juneau. The airport in Juneau does not see as many commercial flights as Anchorage or Fairbanks. Of the major airlines, only Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American fly into Juneau. Flights to Juneau are often on the "milk run," which includes brief stops in Sitka and Ketchikan. The only nonstop flights come from Seattle.
Flying Within Alaska - Farther Afield and Small Carriers
Since so many Alaska communities are not connected to the road system, small regional air carriers serve an important role in Alaska transportation. These include Raven, Grant Aviation, Alaska Seaplanes, and Penn Air.
How to Book Flights
While Alaska Tour & Travel does not make airline reservations, we can help you plan and book cruises and all transportation, accommodations, and activities while you're in Alaska.
- Alaska Airlines - 800-252-7522
- United Airlines - 800-864-8331
- Delta Airlines - 800-221-1212
- American Airlines - 800-433-7300