Anchorage Flights and Travel Guide

Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and is the travel, financial and commercial hub of the state. Despite what many travelers may believe, Anchorage is much more than snow, igloos and Eskimos. Flights to Anchorage are packed full of travelers eager to hit the Alaskan trails and ease down the rivers that make Anchorage one of the most desired destinations in the U.S. Before you book Anchorage flights and accommodations, consider your travel interests and plan an Anchorage vacation at the right time of year -- Anchorage has extreme peak and off-peak travel seasons.

Anchorage is a city in full swing, and unlike the common conception of wilderness Alaska. Most Alaska travelers find flights to Anchorage as their starting point to an overall Alaska vacation. Plan to stay a few days in Anchorage to enjoy the city escape before heading out to the wilderness, just a short drive from the outskirts of Anchorage.

Anchorage isn't so different than most other U.S. cities -- there are great restaurants, plenty of nightlife options and a great culture landscape. Take some time read up on Alaska during your flight to Anchorage. There are plenty of day trips from the Anchorage area that appeal to any traveler. Traveler beware: moose and bears are common in the Alaskan wilderness!

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Anchorage Climate

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When to Fly to Anchorage

Peak Season:

The best time to book flights to Anchorage and travel the area is during the summer months, June through August. The temperature averages around 70°F and rainfall is minimal. If winter sports are your forte, plan to travel to Anchorage in February and trek the mountains or stay around for the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Off Season:

The winter months are cold and blustery in Anchorage, averaging around 10°F, but if you're a snow-lover, cheap flights to Anchorage can be found in the heart of winter.

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Getting Around Anchorage

Anchorage has an excellent public transportation system called the "People Mover." After exiting your Anchorage flight, take the People Mover from the airport to the city center and enjoy the Anchorage scenery on your immediate tour. Buses run every half hour until 11 p.m. on weekdays but hours are reduced over the weekends. If your flight to Anchorage happens to land post-People Mover hours, take the hotel shuttles to your Anchorage hotel or grab a cab from the airport to your destination.

If you plan to travel around the outskirts of Anchorage, renting a car is your best bet. Reserve the car rental when you book your Anchorage flight and seek out package deals to save money. If your travel to Anchorage happens during the summer, reserve your car rental in advance as summer is the peak travel time in Alaska.

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Anchorage Insider Information

• From May through September, the Anchorage Saturday market is in full swing. Take a walk through Anchorage's Saturday market and stop by the hundreds of stalls and booths that sell everything from now boasts 350 stalls selling everything from Eskimo arts and crafts to plants, food and clothes. Local musicians and entertainers make their way through the crowds to keep the mood light and fun.
• The Annual Anchorage Folk Festival occurs every January and features musicians and performers from all over the world. The festivals, which takes place over two weekends, features hundreds of performances, workshops, dances and other special events.
• Witness the famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race which takes place every March in Anchorage. The race, which began in 1925, is 1,131 miles long.

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Anchorage Airports

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