Cheap flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International to Seattle-Tacoma from $169
Updated 2026-08-24
1445 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 18m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Ted Stevens Anchorage International is Alaska's main gateway and one of the world's busiest cargo airports, about 5 miles southwest of downtown Anchorage. Alaska Airlines carries the bulk of passengers, with Delta, United and American flying the long hops to the Lower 48 and Condor running a seasonal nonstop to Frankfurt. There is no rail link; People Mover Route 40 reaches downtown for $2 and a taxi runs about $25. Fares peak sharply in the June-August visitor season, so book Anchorage flights well ahead for summer and look to the May and September shoulders for the cheapest seats.
Arriving in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma is 14 miles south of downtown Seattle, with the Link Light Rail Red Line running directly from the airport station to Westlake in 38 minutes for $3.25 — possibly the simplest big-city airport transfer in the United States. Fares peak in mid-summer (June–August) and around Bumbershoot/Labor Day; January and February are the cheapest months despite winter rain.
Who flies ANC to SEA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 3h 18m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 18m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 18m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 18m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 18m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 3h 18m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Anchorage to Seattle FAQs
Direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) take approximately 3h 18m for the 1445-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.
6 carriers operate direct service from Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) to Seattle-Tacoma (SEA): 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.
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) is the primary international airport for Seattle. 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.