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

ANC Airport Page →
2,512 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KL5541cs
KL KLM
757
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:18 PM
CDT
5h 18m
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
AF2776cs
AF Air France
752
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:21 PM
CDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2666cs
AF Air France
752
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:21 PM
CDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL447+4
Seat map
DL Delta
752 Seat map
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:21 PM
CDT
5h 21m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+4
DL Delta
A21N
10:10 PM
AKDT TS Red-eye
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 15m
83%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3973cs
AM Aeromexi
32Q
10:10 PM
AKDT TS Red-eye
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2785cs
AF Air France
32Q
6:04 PM
CDT T1
8:59 PM
AKDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1551cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:00 PM
AKDT
5h 50m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+4
DL Delta
A21N
6:10 PM
CDT T1
9:00 PM
AKDT
5h 50m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3157
AM Aeromexi
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3282
Starts Sep 26
AM Aeromexi
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3178
Starts Oct 2
AM Aeromexi
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3120
AM Aeromexi
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411+3
DL Delta
757
9:59 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1577cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
10:13 PM
CDT T1 Red-eye
12:59 AM+1
AKDT
5h 46m
79%
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
ORD Chicago 7h 44m 5Y7LAA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
SEA Seattle 7h 44m 8CAFAM AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 8h 4m CMUA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 8h 4m ASBA AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 53m BRCKCZ ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 59m 5YASCSG AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 8m 5Y7LAA AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 27m AS AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 15m AMBRDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 33m ACCMNZ AFDLSY San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Anchorage to Minneapolis
3 carriers, 42 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, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country 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 14 752, A21N 5h15-5h21 71% SkyTeam AF, AM, KL, VS
AS Alaska Airlines 5 71% Oneworld
SY Sun Country Airlines 3 71%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AM
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, DL
757 Boeing 757 – KL, VS
A21N Airbus A321neo – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 23%)
Unaffiliated: SY (3 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,714
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
94%
Return
MSP → ANC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
85%
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 flights42 out / 43 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, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country 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 Chicago O'Hare, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 42 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 42 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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