Cheap Flights from ANC to SCE: When to Fly from Anchorage to State College

The cheapest times to fly from ANC to SCE are

• January 1st to February 25th
• March 19th to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
• September 3rd to November 18th (except the week of September 10th)
• early December

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 SCE is late January. Prices can be as high as $1312 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $452 for Tuesday flights around late January.

When to Fly to State College

Flying from Anchorage, AK (ANC) to State College, PA (SCE) will usually cost between $477 to $1012 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $469. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1001. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $532 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $666 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ANC to SCE flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ANC to SCE 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 $0.13, 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 $163 (21%) 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 $613. Return trip prices are from the SCE 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 SCE can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 6 hour 48 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 SCE while comparing.

Flight Hacking ANC to SCE

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from ANC to SCE — but Champion Traveler does!

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3231 miles or 5200 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ANC to SCE flight is about 6 hour 48 minutes.

How many flights go between Anchorage, AK and State College, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 27 available flights from ANC to SCE.

Airport Location Info

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.