Statistics on Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Alaska (Anchorage) (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from Atlanta airport is $ 711 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 525 (in february) and $ 1125 (in july), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 415 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alaska (Anchorage) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14595 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 525, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 711). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1125).
Flight Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 455 | $ 531 | good price |
| February | $ 473 | $ 525 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 556 | $ 636 | good price |
| April | $ 488 | $ 541 | good price |
| May | $ 550 | $ 696 | good price |
| June | $ 865 | $ 1080 | high price |
| July | $ 898 | $ 1125 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 753 | $ 880 | fair price |
| September | $ 561 | $ 633 | good price |
| October | $ 476 | $ 542 | good price |
| November | $ 548 | $ 629 | good price |
| December | $ 617 | $ 703 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Alaska (Anchorage)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $376 to $1505. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1451 to $1505). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Alaska flight
There are 5 companies that serve Atlanta from Alaska (Anchorage) airport: Frontier Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 14595 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Atlanta->Alaska route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 672 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $69. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $60.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $70. Conversely, departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a saturday may cost you an additional $63.
Top prices Atlanta-Alaska (Anchorage)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 18-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 645 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 09-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 668 | direct flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 14-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 571 | layover flight with Sun Country |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 19-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 593 | layover flight with Sun Country |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 04-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 648 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 17-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 657 | layover flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 18-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 656 | layover flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 06-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 656 | layover flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 25-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 656 | layover flight with Delta |
| Atlanta → Anchorage | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 648 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Alaska (Anchorage) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Alaska flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Alaska (Anchorage), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 776 $, which is a saving of -65 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (286 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Alaska (Anchorage) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 455 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 435 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 478) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 611) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 480 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 505), 3 to 4 months ($ 527) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 3 to 4 months ($ 657) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 949 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1063), 3 to 4 months ($ 1031), 6 to 7 months ($ 1067) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1020 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1111), 2 to 3 months ($ 1074) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 858), 2 to 3 months ($ 824), 3 to 4 months ($ 831) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 610), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 4 to 5 months ($ 596), 5 to 6 months ($ 591) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 478 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 504), 3 to 4 months ($ 504), 4 to 5 months ($ 533) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 583 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 605) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 674 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 687) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Alaska are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Atlanta to Alaska (Anchorage): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 962 $645 to $1316 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1023 $395 to $1552 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1036 $460 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 985 $641 to $1187 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 655 $648 to $657 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 658 $656 to $661 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 648 $648 to $648 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june and july are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!