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)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ANC and hit the lights earlier:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
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.
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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.