Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Alaska from $180
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Travelers can experience scenic views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife of Alaska for a steal. Alaska Airlines is offering discounted fares to Anchorage from five U.S. cities starting below $200 round-trip.
SecretFlying alerted us to this deal about basic economy class fares to Alaska, which can be booked from March to May.
Deal basics
Airline: Alaska Airlines
Routes: DEN/DFW/EWR/ORD/SEA to ANC
How to book: Directly through the airline or through Google Flights
Travel dates: March — May
Sample Flights
The deals below are Saver fares on Alaska Airlines, which include a standard seat and carry-on. A seat selection and checked luggage will cost extra.
The cheapest direct flight we found was Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC) for $180 round-trip.
On the East Coast, travelers can go from Newark (EWR) to Anchorage (ANC) for $266 round-trip. There is a stop in Seattle (SEA) each way.
There are nonstop flights widely available from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) at $256 round-trip.
Flights from Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (ANC) cost $277 round-trip. There are stops in Seattle each way, with a long layover on the return flight.
For $280 round-trip, travelers can go from Dallas (DFW) to Anchorage (ANC) with stops in Seattle (SEA) both ways.
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom Line
There are many reasons to visit Anchorage, from indulging in fresh seafood to experiencing nature and wildlife. Get in on these deals to explore the culture of Alaska.