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

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2,401 mi airlines 43/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA394
UA United
7M8
7:40 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
AKDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS519
AS Alaska
7M9
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA326
UA United
7M8
3:36 PM
MDT
7:13 PM
AKDT
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3094
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
AKDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1775
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
AKDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2369cs
CM Copa
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA280+2
UA United
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
7M8
8:25 PM
MDT
11:59 PM
AKDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1153
UA United
7M8
12:12 PM
AKDT TS
7:29 PM
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA264
UA United
7M8
4:00 PM
AKDT TS
11:17 PM
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN198
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 PM
AKDT
5:30 AM+1
MDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS752
AS Alaska
7M9
11:01 PM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM+1
MDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1461
AS Alaska
73H
11:01 PM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM+1
MDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2614
UA United
7M8
11:09 PM
AKDT TS
6:26 AM+1
MDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA448
UA United
7M8
11:49 PM
AKDT TS
7:05 AM+1
MDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1959+1
UA United
7M8
11:49 PM
AKDT TS
7:05 AM+1
MDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Anchorage
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 2,401 mi 5h 30m nonstop -2h behind 56 1-stop hubs

DEN–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,401 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 22 7M8 5h30-5h40 79% Star Alliance CM
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 5h40 79% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h35 79%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM, UA, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 61%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 19%)
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ANC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,150
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
-2h
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 4:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,401 mi / 3,863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 40m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,401 mi / 3,863 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 38 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,401 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ANC. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, BZN, PAE, YEG, BFI, ELP, SJC, OAK, VNY, ONT, SAN, RNO, AUS, MEM, SGR, IND, SDF, AFW, CVG, TEB, CHS, BOS, NLU, RIC, BHM, YHZ, BWI, PVD, DTW, OGG, SAL, KOA, SLC, YYC, LAS, SEA, MSP, PHX, IAD, SFO, HNL, PDX, LAX, NRT, HND, YVR, FAI, DFW, ORD, MIA, IAH, JFK, ATL, EWR, GDL and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from ANC to DEN 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 DEN to ANC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to ANC ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,401 miles (3,863 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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