Ted Stevens Anchorage to Raleigh-Durham International
3473 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 23m with 2 airlines operating direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage
Arriving in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham International serves the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and is 12 miles from each. There is no rail; GoRaleigh bus 100 reaches downtown Raleigh in 45 minutes for $1.25, GoTriangle bus 805 reaches downtown Durham. Fares to RDU peak around Duke and UNC graduations (May) and major basketball games (February–March); January and August are the cheapest.
Who flies ANC to RDU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 7h 23m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 7h 23m | Economy |
2 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ANC→RDU
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 Raleigh-Durham FAQs
Direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) take approximately 7h 23m for the 3473-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 $449. 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.
2 carriers operate direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU): Alaska Airlines and Condor. 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.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the primary international airport for Raleigh-Durham. 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.