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Flights from Ottawa to Anchorage

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Anchorage. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Chicago, about 8h 55m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 55m
YOWANCORD

Ottawa to Anchorage at a glance

Fastest journey8h 55mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Anchorage

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

1
YOW Calgary (YYC) ANC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet
Fri07:30 YOW09:48 YYC0h 57m connection10:45 YYC12:25 ANCWestJet
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 55m
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2
YOW Chicago (ORD) ANC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 36m connection09:15 ORD12:43 ANCUnited Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 13m
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3
YOW Vancouver (YVR) ANC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
Mon07:00 YOW09:06 YVR2h 09m connection11:15 YVR13:34 ANCAir Canada + Air Canada Rouge
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 34m
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4
YOW Toronto (YYZ) ANC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, EVA Air
Same alliance ~9h 02m
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5
YOW Washington (IAD) ANC
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 08m
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YOW New York (EWR) ANC
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 56m
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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
4,921 km3,056 miles
Journey time
8h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hAnchorage vs Ottawa
Currency in Anchorage
USD
Airports
YOW → ANC

Flights from Ottawa to Anchorage: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Chicago and Vancouver. 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 Ottawa to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,921 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Chicago (ORD), Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ). Air Canada flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Anchorage?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Ottawa.

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