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

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DL377
DL Delta
32Q
3:54 PM
CDT T1
6:51 PM
AKDT
5h 57m
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AF2785
AF Air France
A21N
3:55 PM
CDT T1
6:57 PM
AKDT
6h 2m
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AM3824
AM Aeromexi
A21N
9:15 PM
AKDT TS
5:42 AM+1
CDT
5h 27m
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DL377
DL Delta
32Q
9:15 PM
AKDT TS
5:38 AM+1
CDT
5h 23m
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Minneapolis to Anchorage
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,512 mi 5h 57m nonstop -3h behind 35 1-stop hubs

MSP–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,512 miles in approximately 5h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 7 A21N 6h02 59% SkyTeam –
DL Delta Air Lines 7 32Q 5h57 59% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
A21N – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to ANC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
APA ~8h 41m YVR ~8h 56m IND ~9h 18m CVG ~9h 30m AFW ~9h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,544
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
MSP → ANC
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
60%
Return
ANC → MSP
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ANC delays →
Know before you go

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 57m to 6h 2m.
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.

Facts

MSP–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,512 mi / 4,042 km
Flight time5h 57m to 6h 2m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 5h 57m to 6h 2m. The route covers 2,512 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to ANC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, YVR, IND, CVG, AFW, SDF, GPT, SAN, TEB, AUS, MEM, SJC, BFI, DTW, CHS, RIC, EWR, BWI, YYC, DEN, LAS, SEA, ORD, PHX, HNL, HND, IAH, MIA, YYZ, ATL, LAX, PDX, DFW, JFK 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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ANC ranges from 5 hours 57 minutes to 6 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,512 miles (4,042 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.