Cheap flights from Krakow to Anchorage

September comes out cheapest on this route, and the fares listed for October, March and May sit close behind it. June and July are the busiest stretch, when Alaska-bound travel peaks and seats go early, while December is the month to watch for holiday traffic in both countries. If your dates can move, compare a midweek departure with a weekend one — the gap is usually worth the shift. Book well ahead for summer and December, and closer in for the quieter autumn and spring weeks.

There are no low-cost carriers on this route, so every option is a full-service ticket and the baggage rules depend on the fare family you pick. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines all sell connections here, and most pair a short regional hop with a long-haul leg. Regional arms such as KLM Cityhopper and Lufthansa Cityline feed the larger aircraft, so your cabin and your allowance can change between the two flights. Compare what each fare actually includes instead of choosing on the ticket price alone.

Anchorage International is the airport for the city, and it sits a short drive from downtown, so the final leg is quick once you are through arrivals. Taxis and ride shares wait outside the terminal, several hotels run their own shuttles, and a local bus covers the centre if you would rather keep things simple. After a long connecting journey the formalities take a while, so keep your first evening loose. If you land late, arrange your transfer before you fly rather than sorting it at the kerb.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Anchorage

290 k (2024)

Time zone

UTC-08 (America/Anchorage)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Krakow departs from Balice, so there is no airport choice to make at this end — just confirm the terminal on your ticket.
• Check whether a checked bag is included on both legs, since regional and long-haul segments often differ.
• Leave generous time between flights, especially if the two legs are booked as separate tickets with no protection.
• Check the entry requirements for the USA well before departure, including any electronic travel authorisation.
• Decide how you will reach the city from Anchorage International if you arrive after the last bus.
• Book early for June, July and December, and compare September fares if your dates are open.