Moving from Arizona to Alaska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Anchorage 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 miPhoenix → Anchorage
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,352+2-bedroom, movers
- 14City routes priced
In short
About 1,336 people moved from Arizona to Alaska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,005), and about 2,522 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Anchorage 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. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Alaska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,336 people a year (±1,005), against about 2,522 (±1,549) from Alaska to Arizona, so Alaska loses about 1,186 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 9th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Alaska; Alaska took in about 29,456 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County | Anchorage Municipality | 184 ±153 |
| Maricopa County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 152 ±143 |
| Maricopa County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 139 ±83 |
| Cochise County | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 82 ±122* |
| Navajo County | Anchorage Municipality | 69 ±65 |
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.
Phoenix to Anchorage, 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 Arizona and Alaska.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Alaska
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 Arizona to Alaska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Anchorage | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Scottsdale to Anchorage | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Tempe to Anchorage | ~2,976 mi | 7–14 days | $13,392 – $17,856 | $15,401 – $20,534 |
| Mesa to Anchorage | ~2,977 mi | 7–14 days | $13,397 – $17,862 | $15,406 – $20,541 |
| Chandler to Anchorage | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Gilbert to Anchorage | ~2,988 mi | 7–14 days | $13,446 – $17,928 | $15,463 – $20,617 |
| Phoenix to Fairbanks | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Scottsdale to Fairbanks | ~3,068 mi | 7–14 days | $13,806 – $18,408 | $15,877 – $21,169 |
| Tempe to Fairbanks | ~3,076 mi | 7–14 days | $13,842 – $18,456 | $15,918 – $21,224 |
| Mesa to Fairbanks | ~3,077 mi | 7–14 days | $13,847 – $18,462 | $15,923 – $21,231 |
| Chandler to Fairbanks | ~3,086 mi | 7–14 days | $13,887 – $18,516 | $15,970 – $21,293 |
| Gilbert to Fairbanks | ~3,087 mi | 7–14 days | $13,892 – $18,522 | $15,975 – $21,300 |
| Tucson to Anchorage | ~3,089 mi | 7–14 days | $13,901 – $18,534 | $15,986 – $21,314 |
| Tucson to Fairbanks | ~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 Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Alaska end, 36 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alaska, moving costs in Alaska, or the reverse trip, Alaska to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Alaska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Alaska?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Anchorage, 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 Arizona and Alaska, distances run from 2,967 to 3,188 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Alaska take?
Phoenix to Anchorage 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 Arizona to Alaska?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Alaska is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Alaska?
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 Arizona to Alaska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,336 people (±1,005) moved from Arizona to Alaska that year, against about 2,522 (±1,549) from Alaska to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 9th-largest source of new residents for Alaska among the states.