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Flights from Portland to Anchorage
There are no direct flights from Portland to Anchorage. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 10h 28m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 50m
Portland to Anchorage at a glance
Fastest journey9h 50mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Portland 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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PWM Chicago (ORD) ANC
Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun06:15 PWM07:57 ORD1h 18m connection09:15 ORD12:43 ANCUnited Airlines
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PWM Denver (DEN) ANC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon15:45 PWM17:59 DEN1h 16m connection19:15 DEN22:41 ANCUnited Airlines
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PWM Atlanta (ATL) ANC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, EVA Air
Mon06:00 PWM08:34 ATL2h 41m connection11:15 ATL14:31 ANCDelta Air Lines + Cathay Pacific
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PWM Minneapolis (MSP) ANC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu12:45 PWM14:43 MSP7h 17m connection22:00 MSP00:37 ANCSun Country Airlines + Delta Air Lines
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
- 5,348 km3,321 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hAnchorage vs Portland
- Currency in Anchorage
- USD
- Airports
- PWM → ANC
Flights from Portland to Anchorage: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Portland to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta. 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 Portland to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,348 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Anchorage?
Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between Portland and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Portland.





