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Flights from Anchorage to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Anchorage to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 7h 30m door to door (142 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 30m
ANCDSMORD

Anchorage to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Anchorage to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ANC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue10:00 ANC16:56 DEN1h 04m connection18:00 DEN20:30 DSMUnited Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 30m
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ANC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun03:15 ANC11:47 ORD1h 28m connection13:15 ORD14:21 DSMEVA Air + United Airlines
68 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 06m
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ANC Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue00:00 ANC06:14 PHX2h 16m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAlaska Airlines + American Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 04m
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ANC Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun05:30 ANC14:29 DFW2h 31m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMChina Airlines + American Airlines
26 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 07m
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ANC Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon00:15 ANC06:00 LAS4h 15m connection10:15 LAS14:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 41m
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ANC Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,290 km2,664 miles
Journey time
7h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hDes Moines vs Anchorage
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ANC → DSM

Flights from Anchorage to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Anchorage to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,290 km.
Where do you change planes between Anchorage and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Anchorage and Des Moines?
Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.

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