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

Direct flights from Vancouver to Anchorage International

Vancouver to Anchorage International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver to Anchorage below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Anchorage International.

Vancouver to Anchorage: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$441
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week15

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Anchorage International is $441. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Anchorage International.
Air Canada and United fly direct from Vancouver to Anchorage International.
As of February 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Anchorage International.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Anchorage International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Anchorage International Airport on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 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.

Travelling from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): What you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • Take off on a direct Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • Anchorage is one hour behind Vancouver. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located in Anchorage, which follows the UTC-8 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Choose from 3 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 1:10pm departure between YVR and ANC.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to ANC.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Go straight to your destination from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) operate from here.

  • When taking off from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport with Air Canada.

  • Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YVR to ANC.

  • Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to ANC flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • Flights that leave from YXX land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.

About Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage

  • The centre of Anchorage is roughly 6 kilometres from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • $250 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Return flights start from $441. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Get your hands on cheap flights from Vancouver to ANC by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Vancouver to ANC is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Anchorage based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with temperatures ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC. Book your Vancouver to ANC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in January when temperatures are between -21ºC and 0ºC.

More about Anchorage

  • Start your Anchorage trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Aurora Show, Chugach National Forest and Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are attractions you won't want to skip in Anchorage.

Explore more of the United States

  • Kalifornsky is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Anchorage. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Big Eddy State Recreational Site, Arc Lake and Slikok Multi Use Trails.

  • Kenai is another standout destination in the United States and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Anchorage. No journey is complete without visiting Kenai River, Kenai River Viewing Platform and Kenai River Flats Viewing Platform.

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