Ted Stevens Anchorage to Phoenix Sky Harbor
2548 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 32m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor is 4 miles east of downtown Phoenix — one of the most central airports in the US after BOS and DCA. Valley Metro Rail does not enter the airport; the PHX Sky Train light rail connects to METRO at 44th Street/Washington in 5 minutes for $4 then onward to downtown. Spring training (February–March) is peak season; June–August summer heat (110°F+) drives fares to their lowest.
Who flies ANC to PHX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 5h 32m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 32m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 32m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 32m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 32m | Economy |
| Ravn Alaska | 7H | 5h 32m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ANC→PHX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Anchorage to Phoenix FAQs
Direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) take approximately 5h 32m for the 2548-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Alaska Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the primary international airport for Phoenix. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.