Anchorage to Denver (ANC–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1153
UA United
7M8
12:12 PM
AKDT TS
7:29 PM
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA264
UA United
7M8
4:00 PM
AKDT TS
11:17 PM
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN198
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 PM
AKDT
5:30 AM+1
MDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS752
AS Alaska
7M9
11:01 PM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM+1
MDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1461
AS Alaska
73H
11:01 PM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM+1
MDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2614
UA United
7M8
11:09 PM
AKDT TS
6:26 AM+1
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA448
UA United
7M8
11:49 PM
AKDT TS
7:05 AM+1
MDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1959+1
UA United
7M8
11:49 PM
AKDT TS
7:05 AM+1
MDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA394
UA United
7M8
7:40 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
AKDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS519
AS Alaska
7M9
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA326
UA United
7M8
3:36 PM
MDT
7:13 PM
AKDT
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3094
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
AKDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1775
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
AKDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2369cs
CM Copa
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA280+2
UA United
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
7M8
8:25 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
AKDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Anchorage to Denver
4 carriers, 38 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 2,401 mi 5h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 60 1-stop hubs

ANC–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,401 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 23 7M8 5h16-5h17 80% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 8 73H, 7M9 5h19 80% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h05 80%
AA American Airlines 0 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (23 flights/wk, 61%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (8 flights/wk, 21%)
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,271
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Denver is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 8:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,401 mi / 3,863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m to 5h 19m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

ANC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Denver route.
Route details
Distance2,401 mi / 3,863 km
Flight time5h 5m to 5h 19m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights38 out / 43 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 5h 5m to 5h 19m. The route covers 2,401 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from ANC to DEN. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAC, SUN, YYC, YVR, BZN, PAE, BFI, RNO, SCF, SUS, MKC, PSP, ONT, PWK, DAL, RFD, MKE, AFW, IND, MAF, SDF, SAT, TVC, BWI, AEX, TEB, GDL, YUL, GSP, CHS, SLC, OGG, KOA, LAS, SEA, PHX, CTS, DTW, HND, FAI, MSP, LAX, ATL, PDX, DFW, EWR, ORD, IAD, YYZ, FRA, SFO, SAN, IAH, JFK, MEM, HNL, MIA, NRT, HSV and CVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from DEN to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to DEN

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ANC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to DEN ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,401 miles (3,863 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via JAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.