How to get from Houston to Anchorage

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 11h 14m including the connection. Other options: via Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Two tickets from $347.

Flights from Houston to Anchorage

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
11h 14m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$347
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,271 mi (5,264 km)
fastest
Via Denver
11h 14m
with the connection
Houston to Denver flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Anchorage flight 5h 39m
Via Portland
11h 48m
with the connection
Houston to Portland flight 3h 47m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Anchorage flight 5h 1m
two ticketsfrom $587
Via Seattle
11h 49m
with the connection
Houston to Seattle flight 4h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Anchorage flight 3h 52m
two ticketsfrom $348
Via Las Vegas
11h 56m
with the connection
Houston to Las Vegas flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Anchorage flight 5h 36m
two ticketsfrom $347
Via Minneapolis
12h 1m
with the connection
Houston to Minneapolis flight 2h 53m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Anchorage flight 6h 8m
two ticketsfrom $537

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Anchorage

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and July, +18° to +19° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is −3° by day and −9° at night, sea +1°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
−4° −10° −1° 12 days
Feb
−4° −10° −1° 11 days
Mar
+1° −7° 0° 10 days
Apr
+7° −3° +2° 9 days
May
+14° +4° +8° 12 days
Jun
+18° +10° +14° 8 days
Jul
+19° +12° +18° 12 days
Aug
+18° +11° +17° 17 days
Sep
+12° +6° +13° 19 days
Oct
+5° 0° +7° 13 days
Nov
−3° −9° +1° 13 days
Dec
−6° −12° −1° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Anchorage?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Anchorage?
Via Denver: 2h 35m to the connection, 5h 39m after it, about 11h 14m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Anchorage with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $347. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Anchorage?
Denver (11h 14m total), Portland (11h 48m total), Seattle (11h 49m total), Las Vegas (11h 56m total) and Minneapolis (12h 1m total).
How far is Anchorage from Houston?
3,271 mi (5,264 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.