Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Alaska (Anchorage) (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from New York City airport is $ 611 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 464 (in february) and $ 843 (in july), which is a saving of $ 147 or a surplus of $ 233 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $537 to $590 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 New York City-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60028 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from New York City 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 ($ 464, saving $ 147 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 611). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 843).

Flight New York City-Alaska (Anchorage): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 429 $ 511 good price
February$ 392 $ 464 very good price
March$ 462 $ 540 good price
April$ 421 $ 470 good price
May$ 495 $ 583 good price
June$ 644 $ 799 high price
July$ 685 $ 843 very high price
August$ 614 $ 738 high price
September$ 523 $ 583 good price
October$ 507 $ 544 good price
November$ 504 $ 570 good price
December$ 575 $ 676 fair 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 New York City to Alaska (Anchorage)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $215 to $1126. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $215 to $269), 1% at the maximum price (from $1073 to $1126). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $537 to $590 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Alaska flight

There are 7 companies that serve New York City from Alaska (Anchorage) airport: Alaska Airlines, United, Delta, Sun Country, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and jetBlue.

Data analysis:

Of the 60028 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the New York City->Alaska route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the New York City-Alaska (Anchorage) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 408 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Alaska (Anchorage) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $25. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $36.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) to New York City 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 $33. Conversely, departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a saturday may cost you an additional $43.


Top prices New York City-Alaska (Anchorage)

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Anchorage11-02 to 18-02-2025$ 515 
New York City → Anchorage19-02 to 23-02-2025$ 521 
New York City → Anchorage03-03 to 20-03-2025$ 523 
New York City → Anchorage21-03 to 27-03-2025$ 524 
New York City → Anchorage02-04 to 06-04-2025$ 516 
New York City → Anchorage05-04 to 19-04-2025$ 515 
New York City → Anchorage01-05 to 08-05-2025$ 509 
New York City → Anchorage15-05 to 24-05-2025$ 525 
New York City → Anchorage24-07 to 29-07-2025$ 510 
New York City → Anchorage10-08 to 16-08-2025$ 497 


When to book your flight New York City - 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 11 to 12 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 New York City-Alaska flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Alaska (Anchorage), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 584 $, which is a saving of 27 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1156 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City 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: 474 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 496), 2 to 3 months ($ 511), 3 to 4 months ($ 499)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 384 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 447), 3 to 4 months ($ 458)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 498 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 3 to 4 months ($ 527)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 427 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 453), 3 to 4 months ($ 442)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 496 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 512), 3 to 4 months ($ 568), 4 to 5 months ($ 580)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 690 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 721), 3 to 4 months ($ 776)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 746 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 823), 1 to 2 months ($ 807), 2 to 3 months ($ 811), 3 to 4 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 815)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 684 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 716), 3 to 4 months ($ 719), 4 to 5 months ($ 695), 5 to 6 months ($ 734), 7 to 8 months ($ 724)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 530 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 582), 2 to 3 months ($ 580), 3 to 4 months ($ 563), 4 to 5 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 541), 7 to 8 months ($ 530), 8 to 9 months ($ 542), 9 to 10 months ($ 552)

October

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 488 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 512), 2 to 3 months ($ 515), 3 to 4 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 543), 5 to 6 months ($ 517), 6 to 7 months ($ 524), 7 to 8 months ($ 538), 8 to 9 months ($ 508)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 534 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 546), 2 to 3 months ($ 553), 3 to 4 months ($ 556), 4 to 5 months ($ 556), 5 to 6 months ($ 538), 6 to 7 months ($ 546), 9 to 10 months ($ 542)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 649 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 2 to 3 months ($ 664), 4 to 5 months ($ 669), 6 to 7 months ($ 676)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Alaska are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $9 more.



New York City 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
November 2024$ 806
$675 to $865
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December 2024$ 893
$651 to $1278
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January 2025$ 598
$519 to $853
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February 2025$ 530
$499 to $555
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March 2025$ 605
$523 to $811
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April 2025$ 528
$515 to $537
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May 2025$ 648
$509 to $966
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June 2025$ 832
$575 to $1057
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July 2025$ 585
$510 to $680
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August 2025$ 718
$497 to $910
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September 2025$ 525
$525 to $525
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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