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(Anchorage, Alaska) – The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) announced a new seasonal route with American Airlines, connecting Anchorage (ANC) and Phoenix (PHX). Starting May 21, 2026, and continuing through September 8, 2026, American will offer this route operated with an Airbus A321neo. This new connection offers travelers with a seamless and dependable option, whether to explore Anchorage and see Alaska’s natural wonders or explore Phoenix, the modern urban center known as the Valley of the Sun.
Designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers, the schedule includes a morning departure from flight from PHX just past 8:30 AM, with a returning flight from ANC departing at 11:55 PM. This exciting addition further strengthens ANC’s role as a vital air travel hub, giving passengers more opportunities to discover Alaska’s scenery and adventure, or the desert landscapes of Phoenix.
Flight frequencies and dates are subject to change based on airline schedules; for the latest information, please refer to the airline’s official website.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is an important gateway to the city of Anchorage and the State of Alaska. More than 5 million passengers fly through ANC annually. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is responsible for approximately 15,577 airport & community jobs, earning $1 billion. That’s 1 in 10 jobs in Anchorage.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 239 airports, 10 ferries serving 35 communities, more than 5,600 miles of highway and 731 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
