Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
2,671 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 7h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 8h 24m ACF9UA → CMUAWN Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 8h 39m AAACAS → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 26m AAASAY → AABABR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 25m AFAMDL → AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
IAH Houston 10h 40m CMNZUA → CXUA Houston (IAH) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 9m EJAG4WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
DTW Detroit 12h 9m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage flights
PHX Phoenix 12h 28m AAASWN → AS Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 59m AA → ASAYCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,671 mi 5h 17m nonstop -3h behind

DSM–ANC had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,671 miles in 5h 17m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes ANC Routes DSM Live Flights ANC Live Flights DSM Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HTT HTT 0 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HTT (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~7h 49m DEN ~8h 24m ORD ~8h 39m DFW ~9h 26m ATL ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
513
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
DSM → ANC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
72%
Return
ANC → DSM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → ANC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Anchorage is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 3:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,671 mi / 4,298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 17m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,671 mi / 4,298 km
Flight time5h 17m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 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 DSM to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 5h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 2,671 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to ANC. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ANC 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.
Anchorage is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
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 DSM to ANC

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ANC is about 5 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,671 miles (4,298 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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