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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Anchorage:

• Earliest: departs at 07:13 and lands at 12:55
• Latest: departs at 20:14 and lands at 01:56.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Anchorage takes 5h 42m, covering 6,064 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage range from $556 to $821, with an average of $674 over the past 12 months. Anything below $556 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 69% above the $674 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $568 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $692 for direct.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $505 to $4,276. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Anchorage route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Anchorage are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $299, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• NextCar
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $604 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $748, a difference of $144.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Anchorage.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 11m, compared to 8h 14m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 22m via San Francisco (SFO).

Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (Alaska Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Anchorage flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can get to downtown Anchorage from Ted Stevens Airport by rental car, taxi, shuttle, and bus services. These means will allow you to get to Anchorage downtown, but if you have a specific destination other than Anchorage town, you can choose a taxi or car rental service.

You can rest in the airport lounges if your flight is delayed, canceled, or postponed to another day. LAX has a wide range of lounges to choose from. There are no lounges at Terminal 1, but other terminals have lounges like Delta Sky Club, Emirates Lounge, Los Angeles International Lounge, KAL Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge, and many more.

There are various options to use while getting to LAX from Los Angeles. You can get there by private shuttle, Metro, bus, or taxi. A private shuttle or a taxi will serve you best for quicker access to the airport.

Ted Stevens has luggage carts available after arrival. They are found at the Northern Terminal and are meant to assist arriving passengers in carrying their luggage from the terminals to their respective cabs. The cart services also help mothers with children to carry their luggage and their children with ease.