How to travel from Anchorage to New York, United States of America

The distance between Anchorage and New York is around 3,381 miles (5,441km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Anchorage to New York by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Newark (EWR).

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time6h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $455
Operated by

United Airlines

+ 3 others

5 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to New York.

  • Duration3 days 10h
  • Distance4,397 miles (7,076km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and New York

There are several options for getting from Anchorage to New York by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $325 and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $455.

The distance between Anchorage and New York is around 3,381 miles (5,441km).

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Anchorage and New York by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Anchorage to New York is to fly which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx $455.

The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and New York, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $325 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and New York. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Newark (EWR). instead which will take 7h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and New York. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Newark (EWR). instead which will take 7h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Anchorage and New York. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Newark (EWR). The flight takes around 6h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Anchorage and New York with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 6h 55m.

United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Inc. fly between Anchorage and New York. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Newark (EWR). These flights usually take around 6h 55m.

The flight from Anchorage to New York typically takes around 6h 55m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Newark (EWR).

The closest major airport to New York is LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (LGA) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from New York. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (EWR) and Teterboro Airport (TEB) (TEB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and New York. The distance is around 4,397 miles (7,076km) by road and it will take around 3 days 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to New York is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around $455.

How do I get from Anchorage to New York

Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and New York

Transport options from Anchorage to New York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
7h 60m
$455
every 30 mins5,441km (3,381 miles)
Fly to New York JFK (JFK)8h 50m
$400
every 15 mins5,729km (3,560 miles)
Fly to New York La Guardia (LGA)9h 10m
$450
every 15 mins5,770km (3,586 miles)
Fly to White Plains (HPN)10h 20m
$325
every 4 hours5,822km (3,618 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 25m
$690
5 times a week5,776km (3,589 miles)
Plane and Train10h 30m
$545
hourly5,824km (3,619 miles)
Drive
3 days 10h
$435
on demand7,076km (4,397 miles)

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Airports near New York

The following major airports near New York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LGA
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from New York
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from New York
TEB
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from New York