Moving from Alaska to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Anchorage and Phoenix it is about 2,967 miles and 6 days on the road (about 54 hours of driving); the 14 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,967 to 3,188 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,967 miAnchorage → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,352+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 2,522 people moved from Alaska to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,549), and about 1,336 went the other way. Between Anchorage and Phoenix it is about 2,967 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,352 – $17,802 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 20 movers based in Alaska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alaska to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,522 people a year (±1,549), against about 1,336 (±1,005) from Arizona to Alaska, so Arizona gains about 1,186 people a year on this exchange. Alaska is the 27th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Maricopa County | 467 ±201 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Pima County | 155 ±134 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Maricopa County | 119 ±78 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Coconino County | 85 ±88* |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | Maricopa County | 80 ±64 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Anchorage to Phoenix, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alaska and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Alaska to Arizona
At about 2,967 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,352 – $17,802 for a two-bedroom home and $15,354 – $20,472 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,613 – $12,817; a freight trailer is $6,409 – $8,545.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,014 – $13,352 | $7,210 – $9,613 | $4,807 – $6,409 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,016 – $16,022 | $8,652 – $11,536 | $5,768 – $7,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,352 – $17,802 | $9,613 – $12,817 | $6,409 – $8,545 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,354 – $20,472 | $11,055 – $14,740 | $7,370 – $9,827 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,357 – $23,143 | $12,497 – $16,663 | $8,331 – $11,108 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,027 – $26,703 | $14,420 – $19,226 | $9,613 – $12,817 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,967 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alaska to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Phoenix | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Anchorage to Scottsdale | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Anchorage to Tempe | ~2,976 mi | 7–14 days | $13,392 – $17,856 | $15,401 – $20,534 |
| Anchorage to Mesa | ~2,977 mi | 7–14 days | $13,397 – $17,862 | $15,406 – $20,541 |
| Anchorage to Chandler | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Anchorage to Gilbert | ~2,988 mi | 7–14 days | $13,446 – $17,928 | $15,463 – $20,617 |
| Fairbanks to Phoenix | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Fairbanks to Scottsdale | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Fairbanks to Tempe | ~3,076 mi | 7–14 days | $13,842 – $18,456 | $15,918 – $21,224 |
| Fairbanks to Mesa | ~3,077 mi | 7–14 days | $13,847 – $18,462 | $15,923 – $21,231 |
| Fairbanks to Chandler | ~3,086 mi | 7–14 days | $13,887 – $18,516 | $15,970 – $21,293 |
| Fairbanks to Gilbert | ~3,087 mi | 7–14 days | $13,892 – $18,522 | $15,975 – $21,300 |
| Anchorage to Tucson | ~3,089 mi | 7–14 days | $13,901 – $18,534 | $15,986 – $21,314 |
| Fairbanks to Tucson | ~3,188 mi | 7–14 days | $14,346 – $19,128 | $16,498 – $21,997 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alaska
9 of the 20 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 396 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 53 of 308 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 396 driver inspections (4.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA Moving AK IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 466500 | 95 | 10 of 71 | 2 of 95 |
| Golden North Van Lines IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 163057 | 88 | 10 of 72 | 4 of 88 |
| Sourdough Transfer IncFairbanks, AK · USDOT 1099784 | 76 | 10 of 62 | 3 of 76 |
| World-Wide Movers IncAnchorage, AK · USDOT 248628 | 46 | 9 of 36 | 4 of 46 |
| Royal Alaskan Movers LLCAnchorage, AK · USDOT 2077580 | 30 | 6 of 22 | 0 of 30 |
| Dan Bull Custom RelocationsAnchorage, AK · USDOT 729038 | 30 | 5 of 19 | 1 of 30 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
36 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alaska, 20 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alaska directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Alaska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alaska
Alaska to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alaska to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Anchorage and Phoenix, the distance is about 2,967 miles. From our model that is $13,352 – $17,802 for a two-bedroom home and $15,354 – $20,472 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,613 – $12,817 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,409 – $8,545. Across the 14 city pairs we price between Alaska and Arizona, distances run from 2,967 to 3,188 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alaska to Arizona take?
Anchorage to Phoenix is 6 days on the road (about 54 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alaska to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Alaska into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 36 listed movers based in Alaska, 20 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alaska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alaska to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,409 – $8,545 for a two-bedroom home over 2,967 miles against $13,352 – $17,802 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,613 – $12,817, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alaska to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,522 people (±1,549) moved from Alaska to Arizona that year, against about 1,336 (±1,005) from Arizona to Alaska. That makes Alaska the 27th-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.