Flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport is 7 hours 55 minutes.
Anchorage's timezone is UTC-9, which makes Anchorage four hours behind Boston.
Leave plenty of time to make your BOS to ANC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Anchorage (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOS and ANC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight is $462. A return fare is currently $922. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOS to ANC if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BOS to ANC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
BOS is located at One Harborside Drive.
75% of flights that leave from Boston Logan International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Boston Logan International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Boston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BOS? If you're boarding an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Book a hotel close to ANC if you're catching a late Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Anchorage and beyond.
Booking your ride from Anchorage International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
From Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Anchorage in March.
Book your flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOS to ANC in January. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Fairbanks is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Anchorage. Around 418 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Eagle River is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels through the United States. Journey to this destination, which is roughly 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to discover highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.
