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

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1,539 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 13m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CX3281
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
4:11 AM
PDT
6:11 AM
AKDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2017
AS Alaska
E75
7:15 AM
PDT
10:18 AM
AKDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS671
AS Alaska
7M9
7:40 AM
PDT
10:30 AM
AKDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS775+1
AS Alaska
73J
10:38 AM
PDT
1:32 PM
AKDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1489
AS Alaska
7M9
2:30 PM
PDT
5:23 PM
AKDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS772
AS Alaska
73J
2:31 PM
PDT
5:26 PM
AKDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1455+1
AS Alaska
7M9
5:50 PM
PDT
8:44 PM
AKDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2371+1
AS Alaska
E75
9:30 PM
PDT
12:27 AM+1
AKDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2973cs
BA British
E75
9:30 PM
PDT
12:27 AM+1
AKDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2412
AS Alaska
E75
9:30 PM
PDT
12:28 AM+1
AKDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2083
CX Cathay Pacific
748
10:55 PM
PDT
1:35 AM+1
AKDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS302+2
AS Alaska
73J
1:30 AM
AKDT TS
6:10 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS214
AS Alaska
7M9
1:39 AM
AKDT TS
6:20 AM
PDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS593+2
AS Alaska
73J
5:00 AM
AKDT TS
9:40 AM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2277
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 AM
AKDT TS
9:46 AM
PDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2016
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 AM
AKDT TS
9:45 AM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS240
AS Alaska
738
9:12 AM
AKDT TS
1:50 PM
PDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS411+1
AS Alaska
7M9
12:12 PM
AKDT TS
4:50 PM
PDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2972cs
BA British
7M9
12:12 PM
AKDT TS
4:50 PM
PDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2114+1
AS Alaska
E75
4:03 PM
AKDT TS
8:48 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS771
AS Alaska
73H
4:10 PM
AKDT TS
8:50 PM
PDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Anchorage
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 1,539 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 44 1-stop hubs

PDX–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,539 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 44 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 Also: BA, HA 52 73J, 7M9, E75 3h50-4h03 96% Oneworld BA, HA
CX Cathay Pacific 3 748, 74N 3h-3h40 96% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
748 Boeing 747-8 – CX
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS + CX (55 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
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,230
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 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 2 19 6
Weekly flights 62 417 1
Flight time 3h 3h 10m 3h 12m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 4h 3m.

PDX–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,539 mi / 2,477 km
Flight time3h to 4h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 66 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 to 4h 3m. The route covers 1,539 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from PDX to ANC. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, PAE, BZN, OAK, YEG, SJC, RNO, VNY, ONT, SAN, APA, BIF, AUS, AFW, SDF, CVG, FAI, TEB, TYS, OGG, BOS, KOA, IAD, SLC, BWI, SEA, LAS, SFO, MSP, PHX, LAX, HND, DEN, DTW, GDL, HNL, YVR, DFW, ORD, IAH, ATL, JFK, EWR and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 1 hour 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 and Cathay Pacific. With 62 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 0 minutes to 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,539 miles (2,477 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA), Seattle (BFI) and Everett (PAE).