Detroit to Anchorage (DTW–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL1134+2
DL Delta
757
6:35 PM
EDT TM
9:34 PM
AKDT
6h 59m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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DL2059+1
DL Delta
757
11:18 PM
AKDT TS Red-eye
8:59 AM+1
EDT
5h 41m
84%
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 8h 19m AAACAM → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 31m ACAMDL → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 9h 22m AMDLVS → ASBACX Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 9h 29m ACAFDL → CMUAWN Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 9h 31m AFASAY → 8CAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 40m AFDLKE → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage flights
JFK New York 9h 45m AMB6DL → 5YBRCI New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 7m AAAFAM → AABABR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 18m AFAMDL → AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Anchorage
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,978 mi 6h 59m nonstop -4h behind

DTW–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,978 miles in approximately 6h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 5 757 6h59 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
757 Boeing 757 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (5 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, DTW to ANC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
ORD ~8h 19m MSP ~8h 25m YYZ ~8h 31m PDX ~9h 22m DEN ~9h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,648
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
DTW → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
Return
ANC → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ANC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 59m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,978 mi / 4,792 km
Flight time6h 59m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 6h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 2,978 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to ANC: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson.
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 4 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from ANC to DTW 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 DTW to ANC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ANC is about 6 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,978 miles (4,792 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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