Cheap Flights from ANC to PHL: When to Fly from Anchorage to Philadelphia

The cheapest times to fly from ANC to PHL are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ANC to PHL is mid August. Prices can be as high as $1340 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $489 for Tuesday flights around mid August.

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Anchorage, AK (ANC) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $540 to $895 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid August with an average ticket price of $533. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $915. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $382 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $613 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ANC to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ANC to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ANC to PHL flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Anchorage. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $100 (14%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $602. Return trip prices are from the PHL to ANC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ANC to PHL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 3 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ANC to PHL while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ANC to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3370 miles or 5423 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ANC to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ANC to PHL flight is about 7 hour 3 minutes.

How many flights go between Anchorage, AK and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 88 available flights from ANC to PHL.

Airport Location Info

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