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$240+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Anchorage (ANC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — ANC
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage are usually found in January or April, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$428
(Delta)

One-way from

$240
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$647
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:30 amIAD - ANC
1 stop11h 27mDelta
Thu 12/261:44 pmANC - IAD
1 stop12h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/17$917
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:59 pmDCA - ANC
1 stop28h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/258:20 pmANC - DCA
1 stop20h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:00 amDCA - ANC
1 stop16h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/251:59 amANC - DCA
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$955
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:00 pmBWI - ANC
1 stop28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/258:20 pmANC - BWI
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$978
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/259:00 amIAD - ANC
2 stops15h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/287:43 pmANC - IAD
2 stops29h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,039
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:00 amDCA - ANC
2 stops16h 33mDelta
Wed 12/255:45 amANC - DCA
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:05 amBWI - ANC
2 stops16h 28mDelta
Tue 12/315:45 amANC - BWI
2 stops13h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,134
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:50 amBWI - ANC
1 stop17h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2611:59 pmANC - BWI
1 stop19h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:35 amIAD - ANC
1 stop15h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2511:59 pmANC - IAD
1 stop17h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:00 amBWI - ANC
1 stop20h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/3010:55 amANC - BWI
2 stops27h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:30 amDCA - ANC
1 stop12h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/258:53 pmANC - DCA
1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,557
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:25 amIAD - ANC
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/271:34 amANC - IAD
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,634

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreAnchorage

BWI - ANC

BWIANC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/16

8:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Anchorage

Thu 1/23

9:35 pm-3:42 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$428

BaltimoreAnchorage

BWI - ANC

BWIANC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

6:59 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop21h 48m

Anchorage

Thu 1/23

12:28 am-5:59 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$473

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

DCA - ANC

DCAANC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/16

11:55 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Anchorage

Thu 1/23

9:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 25m

$474

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

IAD - ANC

IADANC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/16

6:05 am-2:58 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Anchorage

Sat 1/18

1:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$479

BaltimoreAnchorage

BWI - ANC

BWIANC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

6:48 am-6:29 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Anchorage

Fri 4/11

8:43 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$498

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

DCA - ANC

DCAANC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

9:00 am-9:39 am

2 stops28h 39m

Anchorage

Thu 1/30

1:59 am-9:59 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$521

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

IAD - ANC

IADANC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/27

7:31 am-11:38 pm

2 stops20h 07m

Anchorage

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-5:34 am

1 stop19h 34m

$526

BaltimoreAnchorage

BWI - ANC

BWIANC

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/7

12:20 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Anchorage

Mon 6/16

8:55 pm-11:23 am

1 stop10h 28m

$530

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

DCA - ANC

DCAANC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/31

9:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Anchorage

Fri 2/7

8:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$538

Washington, D.C.Anchorage

DCA - ANC

DCAANC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

7:40 am-6:29 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Anchorage

Fri 4/11

8:43 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop15h 46m

$557

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Anchorage flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Anchorage flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anchorage ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Anchorage when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Anchorage. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Anchorage from Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Anchorage (ANC) if they book a flight to Anchorage from Washington, D.C.. On average, Anchorage has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 5 airlines. Anchorage is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Anchorage’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage round-trip?

    Delta, at $428, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $240. Users have also found prices from $245 and $300 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Anchorage, Baltimore/Washington - Anchorage and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Anchorage.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage is $427. On average you can expect to pay $772. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Anchorage), can usually be booked for $486.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to Anchorage flights that have layovers will stop in Seattle. Seattle is followed by Chicago in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seattle?

    Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are currently the most popular points of interest in Seattle at the moment. Those on a layover in Seattle interested in visiting Pike Place Market, Space Needle, or Seattle Waterfront can do so by traveling 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Those on a layover in Seattle in need of a rental car can book one at Seattle/Tacoma Intl for about $50.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Chicago?

    Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are the most popular attractions in Chicago if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North, by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $60 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Anchorage flights?

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Anchorage layover in Minneapolis least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$266Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$416Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$446Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$488Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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