Raleigh/Durham to Anchorage (RDU–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
JFK New York 9h 23m AAAFAM 5YASBR New York (JFK) to Anchorage flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 29m DLKESY AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 9h 40m AAASCX 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 47m AFAMDL AMBRCX Atlanta (ATL) to Anchorage flights
EWR Newark 9h 56m AFDLLY UAVJT Newark (EWR) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 9h 58m F9UAWN ASCMUA Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 10h 11m ASAYDL 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
IAD Dulles 10h 14m ACAVAZ UA Dulles (IAD) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 54m AAASCX 5YAAAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 57m EJAWN ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-4h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and ANC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,425
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
RDU → ANC
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
85%
Return
ANC → RDU
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric RDU→ANC GSO→ANC
Distance from RDU 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Anchorage route.
Route details
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ANC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from ANC to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).