Anchorage to Houston (ANC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1552
UA United
7M8
10:29 PM
AKDT TS
8:25 AM+1
CDT
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3273
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3275
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:00 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
AKDT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2369
UA United
7M8
2:30 PM
CDT TC
6:51 PM
AKDT
7h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
748
7:20 PM
CDT
10:51 PM
AKDT
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Anchorage to Houston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,261 mi 5h 43m nonstop +3h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

ANC–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,261 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 6h56 81% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
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 IAH 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
8
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,252
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
+3h
Houston is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 9:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
3,261 mi / 5,248 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 43m to 6h 56m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

ANC–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Houston route.
Route details
Distance3,261 mi / 5,248 km
Flight time5h 43m to 6h 56m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 10 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 5h 43m to 6h 56m. The route covers 3,261 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ANC to IAH. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SUS, MKC, JAC, SCF, YYC, ONT, YVR, BZN, GPT, AEX, RNO, SAT, PSP, MAF, BFI, IND, MKE, RFD, JAN, BWI, TEB, GDL, YQB, GSO, SUA, MID, CHS, TVC, GSP, YUL, YHM, MGA, SAL, PHX, OGG, SDF, LAS, SLC, MSP, DTW, ATL, DFW, MEM, LAX, SEA, DEN, YYZ, ORD, HND, HHN, EWR, IAD, SFO, PDX, FRA, AMS, MIA, HSV, JFK, SAN, CVG, NLU, NRT, TPE and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to IAH ranges from 5 hours 43 minutes to 6 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.