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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX3273
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3171
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:55 PM
CDT
7:05 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
6:50 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
AKDT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2071
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:55 PM
CDT
2:05 AM+1
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Anchorage
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 3,261 mi 7h nonstop -3h behind 40 1-stop hubs

IAH–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 3,261 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 4 74N 7h-7h10 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ANC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,805
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
Return
ANC → IAH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric IAH→ANC AUS→ANC
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 7h 5h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

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 0m to 7h 10m.
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.

IAH–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,261 mi / 5,248 km
Flight time7h to 7h 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 7h to 7h 10m. The route covers 3,261 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ANC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, APA, BFI, SAN, MEM, YVR, IND, CVG, ONT, SJC, SDF, GPT, RNO, BHM, CHS, RIC, EWR, BWI, DTW, LAS, PHX, DEN, YYC, MIA, HNL, NRT, PDX, ORD, HND, SEA, LAX, YYZ, ATL, DFW, JFK, MSP, NLU, TPE, GDL and MID. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 Cathay Pacific. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ANC ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).