For those looking for the ultimate adventure, why not book a trip to Alaska? This summer, Alaska Airlines is offering the only nonstop flight from NYC’s JFK to Anchorage. Eager passengers can already book their flight for when the route officially launches on June 13, 2024.
“We’re eager to welcome guests to our great state from the city that never sleeps to the land of the midnight sun on Alaska’s new nonstop flight,” said Jillian Simpson, president and CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) in a statement. “Summer is an incredible time to visit Alaska with our warm, long days. There’s so much to do in Anchorage and in the smaller towns nearby, mapping out your itinerary might be the toughest thing you do before heading west.”
Upon arrival, New Yorkers will get the rare opportunity to experience Alaska Native culture, stroll historic small towns, and taste some of the best seafood the world has to offer. Not to mention, the launch coincidentally aligns with what’s projected to be the best year for aurora borealis in the past 20 years!
The entire journey from NYC to Anchorage will cover a total of 3,386 miles, bringing the flight duration just short of eight hours long. Alaska Airlines new 737-8 aircraft (the longest range plane in their fleet) will make the nonstop journey possible.
New Anchorage summer 2024 routes:
Route | Start Date | End Date | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
Anchorage – New York JFK | June 13 | Aug. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. | Daily | 737-8 |
New York JFK – Anchorage | June 13 | Aug. 19 | 9:45 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Daily | 737-8 |
The airline will also launch a direct route from San Diego to Anchorage for those on the West Coast. By mid-June, Alaska Airlines will be servicing 14 nonstop routes to Anchorage from cities such as Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle and Seattle/Everett (Paine Field), in addition to San Diego and New York.
“Alaskans love nonstop flights to and from the state. We like having great travel options and adding places such as New York and San Diego definitely fit the bill,” added Marilyn Romano, regional vice president for Alaska Airlines. “During our peak summer days, we’ll have a robust flight schedule of 63 departures a day from Anchorage.”
Book yours online at Alaska Airlines.