Cheap Flights to Deadhorse Airport
Traveling to Alaska’s Arctic coast? Discover flights to Deadhorse Airport (SCC), the vital air link to Prudhoe Bay and one of North America’s largest oil fields.
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Deadhorse Airport is a public airport located on Alaska’s North Slope, near Prudhoe Bay, and is sometimes also called Prudhoe Airport. Covering 6,506 acres with a single paved runway, the airport has a long aviation history dating back to the early 1970s, when Wien Air Alaska began Boeing 737 jet service to Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Airport code
SCC (ICAO: PASC)
Location
Deadhorse, Alaska, United States
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, Wright Air Service
Popular Routes to and from Deadhorse
Alaska Airlines’s direct connection to Anchorage anchors Deadhorse’s schedule, alongside smaller regional flights to North Slope communities.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional Hub
Anchorage
Local Communities
Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Nuiqsut, Barter Island
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking well in advance is recommended given the region’s limited flight frequency. May is generally the busiest time to visit, while December offers a quieter, lower-cost travel period, so book accordingly for your preferred experience.
About Deadhorse
Deadhorse is the gateway to Prudhoe Bay, home to one of North America’s largest oil fields and a major hub for Alaska’s energy industry. The area sits on the remote North Slope along the Arctic Ocean, offering a rare glimpse into the state’s northernmost reaches.
Things to Know When Flying Into Deadhorse
Alaska Airlines operates the airport’s main scheduled route, connecting directly to Anchorage.
Deadhorse can also be reached by road from Fairbanks via the Elliott and Dalton highways, one of the few ways to drive to Alaska’s Arctic coast.
There are no international flights from Deadhorse; connections route through Anchorage.
Car rental is available at Deadhorse Airport, useful for exploring Prudhoe Bay and nearby Kuparuk.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Alaska Airlines is the primary carrier at Deadhorse Airport, offering direct flights to Anchorage, alongside Wright Air Service connecting to smaller North Slope communities.
The flight from Anchorage to Deadhorse takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes and covers approximately 624 miles.
No, Deadhorse Airport operates domestic flights only within Alaska. International travelers can connect through Anchorage.
Yes, Deadhorse can be accessed from Fairbanks via the Elliott and Dalton highways, one of the few ways to drive to Alaska's Arctic coast.
Booking well in advance is recommended, with May generally the busiest time to visit and December offering the most relaxed, lower-cost travel period.
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