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Virgin America now flies to Anchorage, Alaska? In honor of  the airline's new route, a special Alaska sale offers some of the lowest one-way fares ever. These flights from popular cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C., among others start as low as $149 and are available on select dates, June 7, 2013-July 10, 2014, with a 3-day advance ticket purchase. If you can book an ultra-last-minute getaway (with just one-day notice!) you can fly from Anchorage to San Francisco for $199 each way.

Virgin Atlantic is currently the top-ranked airline in America, according to Consumer Reports, with high marks for service, ease of check-in, and even seat comfort. Plus, we love its affordable cross-country flights. This new route into Anchorage from the West Coast will likely drive down prices for all airlines on this route - a boon for Alaska travel, and for anyone interested in oversize nature (bears! eagles! elk!), snow-capped mountains, and glacier-gazing. Anchorage is a great introduction point to the state, with proximity to the cruise port towns of Whittier and Seward, and Alaska's beautiful scenic highways.

Here's a sample of this great deal from various cities:

• San Francisco...$199 (Nonstop)
• Los Angeles... $229 (Connect)
• San Diego...$239 (Connect)
• Dallas-Fort Worth...$249 (Connect)
• Washington D.C...$369 (Connect)
• New York...$399 (Connect)

All main cabin fares are priced one-way. Seats are limited and may not be available on certain flights.

Book directly through Virgin America to get these awesome rates!