Portland to Anchorage (PDX–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,539 mi airlines 54/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS1455
AS Alaska
7M9
7:19 AM
MDT
10:25 AM
AKDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS331
AS Alaska
7M9
7:24 AM
MDT
10:18 AM
AKDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3281
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
9:35 AM
MDT
12:15 PM
AKDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS775
AS Alaska
73H
10:54 AM
MDT
1:56 PM
AKDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3287
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
2:00 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
AKDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS515
AS Alaska
73H
2:31 PM
MDT
5:25 PM
AKDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS197
AS Alaska
739
2:42 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
AKDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2192
AS Alaska
E75L
5:32 PM
MDT
8:37 PM
AKDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2973
BA British
E75
5:32 PM
MDT
8:37 PM
AKDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS733
AS Alaska
73J
9:30 PM
MDT
12:30 AM
AKDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS302
AS Alaska
739
1:08 AM
AKDT TS
5:46 AM
MDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS593
AS Alaska
B39M
5:00 AM
AKDT TS
9:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS734
AS Alaska
739
8:55 AM
AKDT TS
1:38 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS199
AS Alaska
7M9
9:11 AM
AKDT TS
1:50 PM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2972
BA British
738
11:35 AM
AKDT TS
4:11 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS198
AS Alaska
B39M
11:35 AM
AKDT TS
4:11 PM
MDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2114
AS Alaska
E75
3:50 PM
AKDT TS
8:33 PM
MDT
3h 43m
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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Portland to Anchorage
3 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 1,539 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

PDX–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,539 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 43 739, 73H, 73J, 7M9, E75L 3h53-4h06 91% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 E75 4h05 91% Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 4 74N 3h40-3h45 91% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – BA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + BA + CX (54 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, PDX to ANC direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
931
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
PDX → ANC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
84%
Return
ANC → PDX
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric PDX→ANC SEA→ANC BFI→ANC
Distance from PDX 129 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 9 3
Weekly flights 54 183 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 34m 4h 28m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 4:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 6m.

PDX–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights54 out / 46 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 6m. The route covers 1,539 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from PDX to ANC. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, BFI, OAK, RNO, SJC, ONT, SAN, VNY, AFW, AUS, CVG, HND, MSP, DTW, EWR, FAI, SEA, DEN, PHX, LAX, LAS, HNL, KOA, ORD, ATL, GDL, OGG, JFK, DFW, MIA and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from ANC to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA, BFI and PAE. 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 PDX to ANC

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PDX to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to ANC ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,539 miles (2,477 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA), Seattle (BFI) and Everett (PAE).