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Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 8h 41m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 41m
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Des Moines to Anchorage at a glance

Fastest journey8h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage

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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DSM Denver (DEN) ANC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon09:15 DSM10:03 DEN1h 27m connection11:30 DEN14:56 ANCUnited Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 41m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) ANC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon06:00 DSM07:21 ORD1h 54m connection09:15 ORD12:43 ANCUnited Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 43m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) ANC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air
Sat16:15 DSM18:02 DFW2h 13m connection20:15 DFW23:25 ANCAmerican Airlines + China Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 10m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) ANC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat15:00 DSM15:55 LAS2h 20m connection18:15 LAS22:30 ANCSouthwest Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 30m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) ANC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
Fri14:45 DSM15:33 PHX3h 27m connection19:00 PHX23:38 ANCAmerican Airlines + Alaska Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 53m
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DSM Portland (PDX) ANC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Horizon 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
8h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hAnchorage vs Des Moines
Currency in Anchorage
USD
Airports
DSM → ANC

Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Dallas. 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 Des Moines to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,290 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Anchorage?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 3 hours behind Des Moines.

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