Los Angeles to Anchorage (LAX–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,343 mi airlines 18/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX2091
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:05 AM
PDT
1:20 PM
AKDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2085
CX Cathay Pacific
744
3:51 PM
PDT
7:26 PM
AKDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2081
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
4:49 PM
PDT
8:45 PM
AKDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS193
AS Alaska
73J
7:45 PM
PDT T6
12:27 AM+1
AKDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY2535
AY Finnair
B39M
8:15 PM
PDT T6
12:55 AM+1
AKDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3504
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
12:20 AM
AKDT
6:25 AM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2090
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
12:49 AM
AKDT
6:15 AM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS194
AS Alaska
73J
12:58 AM
AKDT TS
7:04 AM
PDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3280
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
1:30 AM
AKDT
7:35 AM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7974
SQ Singapore
74Y
3:34 AM
AKDT
8:46 AM
PDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KJ2829
KJ Air Zeta
744
3:55 AM
AKDT
9:17 AM
PDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3016
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
6:25 AM
AKDT
12:30 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX84
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
7:15 AM
AKDT
1:25 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2096
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
7:25 AM
AKDT
12:50 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2539
CSG CSG
77L
7:30 AM
AKDT
1:01 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE9203
KE Korean
748
10:10 AM
AKDT
3:26 PM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2537
CSG CSG
77L
11:50 AM
AKDT
5:26 PM
PDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ471
CZ China Southern
11:51 AM
AKDT
5:09 PM
PDT
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2535
CSG CSG
77L
1:36 PM
AKDT
7:24 PM
PDT
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7988
SQ Singapore
74Y
1:40 PM
AKDT
7:35 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7924
SQ Singapore
2:47 PM
AKDT
7:56 PM
PDT
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX90
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
4:10 PM
AKDT
10:20 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX96
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
5:15 PM
AKDT
11:20 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2082
CX Cathay Pacific
748
8:25 PM
AKDT
2:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4721
HA Hawaiian
737
11:50 PM
AKDT TS
6:13 AM+1
PDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS150
AS Alaska
7M9
11:50 PM
AKDT TS
6:13 AM+1
PDT
5h 23m
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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Los Angeles to Anchorage
5 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 2,343 mi 4h 34m nonstop -1h behind 51 1-stop hubs

LAX–ANC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 2,343 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 5h42 85% Oneworld
AY Finnair 6 B39M 5h40 85% Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 3 744, 74N, 74Y 4h35-5h15 85% Oneworld
PR Philippine Airlines 1 85%
SQ Singapore Airlines 1 85% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
744 Boeing 747-400 – CX
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX
B39MAY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + AY + CX (16 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: PR (1 flights/wk, 6%)
Star Alliance: SQ (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ANC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,882
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
LAX → ANC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
84%
Return
ANC → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric LAX→ANC ONT→ANC SAN→ANC
Distance from LAX 47 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1 1
Weekly flights 18 1 1
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 53m 4h 54m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,343 mi / 3,771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m to 5h 42m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,343 mi / 3,771 km
Flight time4h 34m to 5h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights18 out / 46 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 4h 34m to 5h 42m. The route covers 2,343 miles.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ANC. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, BFI, SAN, SJC, YVR, RNO, PAE, APA, AUS, OSC, CVG, IND, MEM, NLU, TEB, BHM, EWR, DTW, LAS, BWI, PHX, YYC, DEN, OGG, KOA, SEA, MSJ, NRT, PDX, SHE, HND, HNL, MSP, MIA, NKG, ORD, CGO, YYZ, ZHEC, IAH, DFW, JFK, ATL, GDL, TPE, ICN, CAN, PVG, HKG, XMN and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ANC to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT and SAN. 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 LAX to ANC

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ANC ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes to 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,343 miles (3,771 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and San Diego (SAN).