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

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2,401 mi airlines 7/wk
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UA1959
UA United
B38M
11:52 PM
AKDT TS
6:38 AM+1
MDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2369
CM Copa
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
AKDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA280
UA United
B38M
7:05 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
AKDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8181
UA United
B38M
8:15 PM
MDT
12:14 AM+1
AKDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Anchorage to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,401 mi 4h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

ANC–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,401 miles in approximately 4h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 7 B38M 4h46 65% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,643
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → DEN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
88%
Return
DEN → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → DEN delays →

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 4h 46m.
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 time4h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 15 return
1-stop connections33 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 4h 46m. The route covers 2,401 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ANC to DEN. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, RNO, YVR, YYC, ONT, RFD, IND, IAH, MEM, SDF, CVG, HSV, CHS, YUL, HND, LAS, MSP, PHX, LAX, NRT, DFW, SEA, ORD, HNL, ATL, FRA, PDX, JFK, MIA, YYZ, GDL, OGG and KOA. 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to DEN ranges from 4 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,401 miles (3,863 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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