Statistics on Calgary-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:Calgary)
The average price to go to Alaska (Anchorage) from Calgary airport is $ 637 (round trip). However,there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus,it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 561 (in may) and $ 780 (in december),which is a saving of $ 77 or a surplus of $ 144 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $511 to $568 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful,the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alaska (Anchorage) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price,go straight to the second part of this page:When to buy your Calgary-Alaska (Anchorage) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5450 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alaska (Anchorage) from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course,prices can vary from year to year,but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays,events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may,the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 561,saving $ 77 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 637). Conversely,december will be the most expensive ($ 780).
Flight Calgary-Alaska (Anchorage):when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 530 | $ 668 | fair price |
| February | $ 562 | $ 661 | fair price |
| March | $ 591 | $ 720 | fair price |
| April | $ 531 | $ 585 | good price |
| May | $ 499 | $ 561 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 564 | $ 653 | fair price |
| July | $ 569 | $ 667 | fair price |
| August | $ 537 | $ 602 | good price |
| September | $ 499 | $ 566 | good price |
| October | $ 495 | $ 577 | good price |
| November | $ 530 | $ 600 | good price |
| December | $ 609 | $ 780 the most expensive | very high 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 Calgary to Alaska (Anchorage)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Alaska (Anchorage) range from $341 to $1022. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $341 to $398),2% at the maximum price (from $965 to $1022). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $511 to $568 (22% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Alaska flight
There are 7 companies that serve Calgary from Alaska (Anchorage) airport:Delta,WestJet,Alaska Airlines,Air Canada,flair airlines,Kish Airline and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 5450 flights analyzed in previous years,Delta was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Calgary->Alaska route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically,Calgary-Alaska (Anchorage) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date,you can save an average of $14. On the other hand,departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $33.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically,return flights from Alaska (Anchorage) to Calgary departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date,you will save an average of $18. Conversely,departing from Alaska (Anchorage) on a thursday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices Calgary-Alaska (Anchorage)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary →Anchorage | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 307 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 22-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 289 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 01-06 to 06-06-2025 | $ 257 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 04-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 381 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 11-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 290 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 13-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 292 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 14-07 to 21-07-2025 | $ 414 | layover flight with Delta |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 12-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 393 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 13-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 414 | layover flight with Delta |
| Calgary →Anchorage | 23-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 398 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Calgary - Alaska (Anchorage) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically,you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Calgary-Alaska flight,it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Alaska (Anchorage),it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 555 $,which is a saving of 82 $ 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 (171 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary 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:579 $) |
| February | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:620 $) |
| March | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:679 $) |
| April | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:585 $) |
| May | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:492 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 542) |
| June | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:573 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 589),3 to 4 months ($ 609),4 to 5 months ($ 611) |
| July | Best time:3 to 4 months before departure (average price:586 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 642),4 to 5 months ($ 610),5 to 6 months ($ 608),6 to 7 months ($ 615) |
| August | Best time:4 to 5 months before departure (average price:505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 584),2 to 3 months ($ 592),3 to 4 months ($ 574),5 to 6 months ($ 589),6 to 7 months ($ 578) |
| September | Best time:2 to 3 months before departure (average price:539 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 562),3 to 4 months ($ 542) |
| October | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:522 $) |
| November | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:581 $) |
| December | Best time:1 to 2 months before departure (average price:733 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically,monday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Alaska are the cheapest. So,by buying your plane ticket on a monday,you will save $6. Conversely,by buying it on a tuesday,you may end up paying $7 more.
Calgary 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 2025 | $ 518 $289 to $822 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 451 $257 to $632 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 391 $290 to $637 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 515 $414 to $657 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 389 $290 to $421 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 423 $414 to $432 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 545 $545 to $545 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price,may,june,july,august,september,october and february are cheaper to travel to Alaska (Anchorage). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!