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

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3,261 mi airlines 1/wk
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CX3273
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CX3171
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:55 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
6:50 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
AKDT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2071
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:55 PM
CDT
2:05 AM+1
AKDT
7h 10m
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 Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 3,261 mi 5h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ANC and IAH, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,846
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 → IAH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
82%
Return
IAH → ANC
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → IAH delays →

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 13m.
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 13m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 4 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 13m. The route covers 3,261 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ANC to IAH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RNO, GPT, ONT, YVR, HSV, YYC, MEM, SDF, IND, CVG, CHS, GSO, YHM, YUL, MGA, SAL, OGG, MSP, ATL, PHX, LAS, DFW, ORD, DEN, SEA, HND, GDL, LAX, HNL, AMS, FRA, MIA, JFK, YYZ, NLU, PDX, NRT and TPE. 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.
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 IAH

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ANC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to IAH ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.