Anchorage to Minneapolis (ANC–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,512 mi airlines charter/private 85/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 48m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AF2666cs
AF Air France
757
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:21 PM
CDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL5541cs
KL KLM
757
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:24 PM
CDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2776cs
AF Air France
757
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:18 PM
CDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL447+4
DL Delta
752
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:18 PM
CDT
5h 18m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1980cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
757
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:18 PM
CDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL555
DL Delta
752
12:44 PM
AKDT TS
9:00 PM
CDT
5h 16m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY472
SY Sun Country
73J
1:27 PM
AKDT TS
9:53 PM
CDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY474
SY Sun Country
738
8:52 PM
AKDT TS
5:19 AM+1
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1540
AS Alaska
B39M
9:52 PM
AKDT TS
6:18 AM+1
CDT
5h 26m
69%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+5
DL Delta
752
10:03 PM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM+1
CDT
5h 17m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3152
AM Aeromexi
757
10:10 PM
AKDT TS
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL326
DL Delta
757
10:10 PM
AKDT TS
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 15m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3973cs
AM Aeromexi
752
10:10 PM
AKDT TS
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1541
AS Alaska
7M9
7:40 AM
CDT T1
10:37 AM
AKDT
5h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL555
DL Delta
757
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:34 AM
AKDT
5h 44m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY471
SY Sun Country
739
9:30 AM
CDT T2
12:18 PM
AKDT
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY473
SY Sun Country
738
5:00 PM
CDT T2
7:48 PM
AKDT
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1551cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
757
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:00 PM
AKDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2785cs
AF Air France
757
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:00 PM
AKDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+5
DL Delta
752
6:45 PM
CDT T1
9:28 PM
AKDT
5h 43m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3157
AM Aeromexi
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3160
AM Aeromexi
757
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3132
AM Aeromexi
757
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3102
AM Aeromexi
757
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3090cs
AM Aeromexi
752
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1577cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
757
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411+3
DL Delta
752
10:13 PM
CDT T1
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FAI Fairbanks 7h 29m 7SASEM AMDLVS Fairbanks (FAI) to Minneapolis flights
SEA Seattle 7h 43m 8CAFAM AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 7h 50m 5YAAAC AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 7h 54m ASBA AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 55m AMASDL AMDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 8h 2m ASCMLH AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 5m 5Y7LAA AAAMAS Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 10m 5YBRCI ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Minneapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 11m ACASCM AFDLSY San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 13m 5YASCA AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
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Anchorage to Minneapolis
3 carriers, 85 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,512 mi 5h 18m nonstop +3h ahead

ANC–MSP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,512 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, VS 28 752, 757 5h15-5h18 80% SkyTeam AF, AM, KL, VS
SY Sun Country Airlines 14 738, 73J 5h26-5h27 80%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 B39M 5h26 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
73J Boeing 737-900ER – SY
752 Boeing 757-200 – AM, DL
757 Boeing 757 – AF, AM, DL, KL, VS
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (28 flights/wk, 57%)
Unaffiliated: SY (14 flights/wk, 29%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 14%)
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 MSP direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
85
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,842
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 → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
70%
Return
MSP → ANC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Minneapolis is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 9:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
2,512 mi / 4,042 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

ANC–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance2,512 mi / 4,042 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights85 out / 85 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,512 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ANC to MSP: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fairbanks, Seattle–Tacoma and Chicago O'Hare.
Minneapolis is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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 MSP

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ANC to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to MSP is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,512 miles (4,042 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fairbanks, Seattle–Tacoma and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.