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

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CM2369
CM Copa
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
10:50 PM
AKDT
5h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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UA280
UA United
7M8
7:39 PM
MDT
12:11 AM+1
AKDT
6h 32m
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UA8181
UA United
B38M
8:15 PM
MDT
12:14 AM+1
AKDT
5h 59m
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UA1959
UA United
B38M
2:20 AM
AKDT TS
9:38 AM
MDT
5h 18m
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Denver to Anchorage
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 2,401 mi 5h 45m nonstop -2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

DEN–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,401 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes ANC Routes DEN Live Flights ANC Live Flights DEN Delays ANC Delays
Carriers on this route

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 8 7M8, B38M 5h59-6h32 0% Star Alliance –
CM Copa Airlines 7 7M8 5h45 0% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM, UA
B38M – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to ANC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
PAE ~7h 25m BFI ~7h 55m YVR ~8h 7m VNY ~8h 8m OAK ~8h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,762
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → ANC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
82%
Return
ANC → DEN
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → ANC delays →
Know before you go

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 45m to 6h 32m.
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.

Facts

DEN–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,401 mi / 3,863 km
Flight time5h 45m to 6h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 7 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

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 45m to 6h 32m. The route covers 2,401 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from DEN to ANC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PAE, BFI, YVR, VNY, OAK, ONT, SAN, RNO, SJC, AUS, IND, CVG, SDF, MEM, AFW, TEB, BHM, RIC, DTW, CHS, EWR, BWI, YYC, KOA, LAS, PHX, SEA, LAX, HNL, NRT, MIA, HND, PDX, ORD, IAH, DFW, OGG, JFK, ATL, MSP, YYZ and GDL. 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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to ANC ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,401 miles (3,863 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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