Minneapolis to Anchorage (MSP–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,512 mi airlines 36/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AF2785cs
AF Air France
A21N
3:54 PM
CDT T1
6:46 PM
AKDT
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+3
DL Delta
32Q
3:54 PM
CDT T1
6:46 PM
AKDT
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3648
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:55 PM
CDT T1
12:31 AM+1
AKDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411
DL Delta
32Q
9:55 PM
CDT T1
12:31 AM+1
AKDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3642
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:55 PM
CDT T1
12:31 AM+1
AKDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3619
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:55 PM
CDT T1
12:31 AM+1
AKDT
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2666
AF Air France
32Q
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:32 PM
CDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL447
DL Delta
32Q
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:32 PM
CDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2776
AF Air France
32Q
6:00 AM
AKDT TS
2:32 PM
CDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3824cs
AM Aeromexi
A21N
9:15 PM
AKDT TS
5:38 AM+1
CDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL377+3
DL Delta
32Q
9:15 PM
AKDT TS
5:38 AM+1
CDT
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3390
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:59 PM
AKDT TS
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3973
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:59 PM
AKDT TS
6:25 AM+1
CDT
5h 26m
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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Minneapolis to Anchorage
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 2,512 mi 5h 36m nonstop -3h behind 53 1-stop hubs

MSP–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,512 miles in approximately 5h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 15 32Q 5h36 100% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 14 32Q 5h36-5h52 100% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AM, DL
A21N Airbus A321neo – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (29 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, MSP to ANC direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,889
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 3:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,512 mi / 4,042 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 36m to 5h 52m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,512 mi / 4,042 km
Flight time5h 36m to 5h 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 42 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 5h 36m to 5h 52m. The route covers 2,512 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ANC. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, YEG, BZN, APA, BIF, IND, OAK, SDF, SJC, RNO, RIV, AFW, CVG, ONT, TYS, YOW, AUS, MEM, VNY, SAN, TEB, SGR, NIP, BOS, CHS, PVD, RIC, BWI, ELP, GPT, YYC, EWR, SLC, IAD, DTW, DFW, PDX, SFO, LAS, SEA, DEN, PHX, LAX, ORD, HND, YVR, HNL, YYZ, IAH, ATL, JFK, MIA and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 3 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ANC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to ANC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ANC ranges from 5 hours 36 minutes to 5 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,512 miles (4,042 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.