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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $571. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Anchorage.$563 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Anchorage International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $563, select.
Anchorage.$569 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.
Anchorage.$571 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Anchorage International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
Anchorage.$571 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Anchorage International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
Anchorage.$571 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Portland on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Anchorage International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $571, select.
Anchorage.$572 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $572, select.
Anchorage.$576 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $576, select.
Anchorage.$627 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $627, select.
Anchorage.$636 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $636, select.
Anchorage.$770 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.
Anchorage.$817 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $817, select.
Anchorage.$821 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.
Anchorage.$828 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Portland on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $828, select.
Anchorage.$849 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $849, select.
Anchorage.$850 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.
Anchorage.$901 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Portland on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $901, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Anchorage International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Portland to Anchorage International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Portland to Anchorage: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$563
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week66

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Anchorage International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Portland to Anchorage International is $563. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Portland to Anchorage International.
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and American Airlines fly direct from Portland to Anchorage International.
As of July 2026, there are 66 flights per week flying from Portland to Anchorage International.
The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Anchorage International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Anchorage International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Anchorage is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, United and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Anchorage International.

Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport.

  • The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-9, which is one hour behind Portland.

  • Every week, there are 29 Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:20 with Alaska Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your PDX to ANC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Jetting into Anchorage (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.

  • With 76.7% of services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PDX to ANC flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and ANC include:

    • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport

    • Salt Lake City Airport

    • Vancouver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • Right now, $287 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $563. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to ANC.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from PDX to ANC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport.

Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)

  • PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.

  • 83% of flights departing from Portland Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PDX.

  • To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PDX:

Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage

  • Anchorage International Airport to central Anchorage has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Anchorage. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Anchorage International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Anchorage, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to ANC in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Fairbanks is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen 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 worth checking out during your travels in the United States. Journey to this destination, which is roughly 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to visit highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.

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