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

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DL1134+2
DL Delta
752
6:35 PM
EDT TM
9:16 PM
AKDT
6h 41m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AM3194
AM Aeromexi
752
10:30 PM
AKDT TS
8:38 AM+1
EDT
6h 8m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2059+1
DL Delta
752
10:31 PM
AKDT TS
8:37 AM+1
EDT
6h 6m
83%
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
MSP Minneapolis 8h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 30m ACAFAM → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 8h 40m AAACAM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 9h 23m DLVS → AAASBA Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 9h 25m AFASAY → 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 9h 32m ACAFDL → ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 36m AFAMDL → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage flights
JFK New York 9h 37m AMB6DL → 5YASBR New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
IAD Dulles 10h AFAMAV → UA Dulles (IAD) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 5m AFAMDL → 5YAMBR Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Anchorage
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,978 mi 6h 41m 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 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DTW Routes ANC Routes DTW Live Flights ANC Live Flights DTW Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Detroit flights
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 7 752 6h41 68% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MSP ~8h 20m YYZ ~8h 30m ORD ~8h 40m PDX ~9h 23m SEA ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,864
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
75%
Return
ANC → DTW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
73%
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 41m 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 41m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 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 41m gate to gate. The route covers 2,978 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to ANC: Delta Air Lines.
This route has 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare.
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 7 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 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,978 miles (4,792 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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