Phoenix to Anchorage (PHX–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,549 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS1532
AS Alaska
739
6:32 PM
MST T3
11:21 PM
AKDT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1981
AA American
32Q
7:11 PM
MST T4
11:52 PM
AKDT
5h 41m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1550
AS Alaska
73H
11:37 PM
AKDT TS
6:02 AM+1
MST
5h 25m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2991
AA American
32Q
11:42 PM
AKDT TS
6:11 AM+1
MST
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 7h 18m AAASPD AAASBA Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 22m A8AAAS ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 23m AAAFAM AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 7h 34m AAAFAS 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 38m 8CAAAS AS Sacramento (SMF) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 41m AAACAF ASAYCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 43m AAACAZ ASDEKJ San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
SAN San Diego 8h 5m AAASBA AS San Diego (SAN) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 8h 9m AAACAS ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
BOI Boise 9h 10m AAASCBC AS Boise (BOI) to Anchorage flights
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Phoenix to Anchorage
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,549 mi 5h 45m nonstop -1h behind

PHX–ANC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,549 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 32Q 5h41 53% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 7 739 5h49 53% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (14 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, PHX 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,857
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
PHX → ANC
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
83%
Return
ANC → PHX
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → ANC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
PHX: MST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,549 mi / 4,102 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,549 mi / 4,102 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,549 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PHX to ANC: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from ANC to PHX 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 PHX to ANC

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHX to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to ANC is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,549 miles (4,102 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.