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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CX3273
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:30 AM
CDT
1:40 PM
AKDT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3275
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:00 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
AKDT
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2369
UA United
7M8
2:30 PM
CDT TC
6:51 PM
AKDT
7h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX77
CX Cathay Pacific
748
7:20 PM
CDT
10:51 PM
AKDT
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1552
UA United
7M8
10:29 PM
AKDT TS
8:25 AM+1
CDT
6h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Anchorage
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 3,261 mi 6h 31m nonstop -3h behind 55 1-stop hubs

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 6h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 55 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
UA United Airlines 7 7M8 7h21 44% Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 3 748, 74N 6h31-7h10 44% 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 (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Oneworld: CX (3 flights/wk, 30%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,173
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.

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 2 1
Weekly flights 10
Flight time 6h 31m 5h 45m
Departure OTP 44%
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 6h 31m to 7h 21m.
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 time6h 31m to 7h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 8 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 6h 31m to 7h 21m. The route covers 3,261 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and United Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ANC. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, AUS, ELP, NZY, BZN, APA, RIV, YEG, VNY, MEM, OAK, ONT, SDF, SAN, TYS, IND, RNO, CVG, GPT, SJC, CHS, CPS, TEB, BHM, MID, BOS, RIC, BWI, SAL, SLC, IAD, PHX, DTW, DEN, SFO, MSP, YYC, SEA, YVR, LAX, NRT, DFW, ORD, HND, PDX, HNL, YYZ, MIA, ATL, JFK, EWR, NLU, LAS, TPE and GDL. 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 and United Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ANC ranges from 6 hours 31 minutes to 7 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,261 miles (5,248 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).