Travelling from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 10 minutes.
Anchorage's timezone is UTC-9, which makes Anchorage one hour ahead of Honolulu.
Choose from eight weekly Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flights. The 20:45 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Give yourself enough time to make your HNL to ANC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Anchorage (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a snap with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 78.26% of its services arriving as scheduled, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HNL to ANC flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HNL and ANC:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
$488 is currently the best price for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Return flights start at $984. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from HNL to ANC by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart HNL arrive at their destination without delay.
Honolulu International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HNL. Whether you have an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Anchorage's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Anchorage International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Anchorage in March.
Book your flight from Honolulu 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 and 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HNL to ANC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Anchorage, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 418 kilometres north to Fairbanks to tick off its must-visit sights. From Aurora Park to S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Eagle River is another great place to check out during your travels in the United States. Make your way to this destination, which is about 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage, to discover highlights like Wolf Song of Alaska.




