Houston to Anchorage (IAH–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CX3273
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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CX3275
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:00 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
AKDT
7h
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M T W T F S S
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UA2369
UA United
7M8
2:35 PM
CDT TC
7:02 PM
AKDT
7h 27m
54%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
748
6:50 PM
CDT
10:19 PM
AKDT
6h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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UA1552
UA United
B38M
10:19 PM
AKDT TS Red-eye
8:17 AM+1
CDT
6h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 47m AAASAY → AABABR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 9h 14m 8CACAV → CMUAWN Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 9h 18m ASBRJL → 8CAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 57m AAASF9 → AS Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 9h 58m AAASAV → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 12m EKNHNZ → NZUA San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 13m AAAFBR → ASAYCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 10h 30m ASUA → ASBACX Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 10h 33m AFAMDL → AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Anchorage
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,261 mi 7h 5m nonstop -3h behind

IAH–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 3,261 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 5 7M8 7h27 93% Star Alliance –
CX Cathay Pacific 4 748, 74N 6h29-7h10 93% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: CX (4 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ANC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Thu, Sat and Sun bring a widebody to this route; Mon, Tue and Wed run narrowbody.
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DFW ~8h 47m DEN ~9h 14m SEA ~9h 18m MSP ~9h 29m PHX ~9h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,992
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
IAH → ANC
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
73%
Return
ANC → IAH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric IAH→ANC HOU→ANC AUS→ANC
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 – 3
Weekly flights 9 – 1
Flight time 7h 5m 6h 5m 6h 14m
Departure OTP 93% – –
Houston (HOU) to Anchorage flights · Austin (AUS) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 3:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,261 mi / 5,248 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,261 mi / 5,248 km
Flight time7h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,261 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to ANC: United Airlines and Cathay Pacific.
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 Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma.
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 Houston.
Yes, return flights from ANC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IAH to ANC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ANC is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).