Calgary to Anchorage (YYC–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,523 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 27m ago
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CX95
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
4:25 AM
MDT
6:10 AM
AKDT
3h 45m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WS1049+1
WS WestJet
7M8
1:20 PM
AKDT TS
7:00 PM
MDT
3h 40m
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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
YVR Vancouver 6h 5m ACAFAI → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 6h 30m ASAYEK → 8CAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
DEN Denver 8h 57m ACUAWS → CMUAWN Denver (DEN) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 55m DEKEWS → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
PDX Portland 10h 5m WS → ASBACX Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
ORD Chicago 10h 55m AAAVAY → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 1m ACAFAM → BRK4 Toronto (YYZ) to Anchorage flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 7m DEWS → AS Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 10m ASPCIDE → ASAYCX Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 26m AAAYBA → AABABR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Anchorage
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,523 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind

YYC–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,523 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YYC Routes ANC Routes YYC Live Flights ANC Live Flights YYC Delays ANC Delays
All flights from Anchorage (ANC) Anchorage to Calgary flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 2 74N 3h45 78% Oneworld –
WS WestJet 2 – – 78% – –
CNK CNK 0 – – 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: CX (2 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to ANC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
YVR ~6h 5m SEA ~6h 30m DEN ~8h 57m LAS ~9h 55m PDX ~10h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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
YYC → ANC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
80%
Return
ANC → YYC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric YYC→ANC YEG→ANC
Distance from YYC – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 8m
Departure OTP 78% –
Edmonton (YEG) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 4:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,523 mi / 2,451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YYC–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,523 mi / 2,451 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 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 YYC to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,523 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from YYC to ANC: Cathay Pacific, WestJet, and others.
This route has limited weekly 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 Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ANC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Anchorage is 2 hours behind Calgary.
Yes, return flights from ANC to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to ANC

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and WestJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYC to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to ANC is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,523 miles (2,451 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Seattle–Tacoma and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).