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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UA2369
UA United
B38M
2:20 PM
CDT TC
6:41 PM
AKDT
7h 21m
47%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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CX3275
CX Cathay Pacific
748
4:51 PM
CDT
8:08 PM
AKDT
6h 17m
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M T W T F S S
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UA1552
UA United
7M8
10:29 PM
AKDT TS
8:25 AM+1
CDT
6h 56m
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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
DEN Denver 8h 57m ACAVEK → ASCMDE Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
YYC Calgary 9h AMAVDE → CXWS Calgary (YYC) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 5m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 9h 10m ASBRJL → 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 27m AAF9QR → AAASOMD Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 9h 36m ASQRUA → ASBACX Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 40m EKF9UA → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 44m CAEKNH → ASDENZ San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 46m AAAFAS → 5YASAY Los Angeles (LAX) 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 10m 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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 7 B38M 7h21 80% Star Alliance –
CX Cathay Pacific 2 748, 74N 6h17-7h10 80% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Oneworld: CX (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DEN ~8h 57m YYC ~9h 0m DFW ~9h 5m SEA ~9h 10m MSP ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,194
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
93%
Return
ANC → IAH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
96%
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 – 1
Weekly flights 9 – –
Flight time 7h 10m 6h 5m 5h 45m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 10m 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 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 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 10m 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 Denver, Calgary and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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