Domestic route
Cheap flights from Anchorage to Chicago
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 2,839 miles, 5h 30m nonstop.
ANC to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,839 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAAS3 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 13all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadChicago vs Anchorage
Anchorage to Chicago
Round trips from $222
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Anchorage to Chicago
3 airlines fly nonstop with 13 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, OAK, SAN, STL · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Detroit (DTW)DLNK2 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLB62 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNF92 airlines
Which airport should I use?
AnchorageChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and Alaska all fly ANC to ORD nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $222; September 2026 is the most expensive at $297 and up, a difference of $75 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Anchorage to ChicagoAnchorage to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 5h 30m gate to gate, covering 2,839 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ANC to ORD?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (ORD), with 13 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through DTW, LAX and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $222 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Anchorage to Chicago flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. ANC is on America/Anchorage time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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