Domestic route
Cheap flights from Anchorage to Denver
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Denver International Airport (DEN). 2,401 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.
ANC to DEN at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,401 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAWNAS3 airlinesUnited, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 10all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadDenver vs Anchorage
Anchorage to Denver
Round trips from $170
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 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 Denver
3 airlines fly nonstop with 10 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, ORD, PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLB63 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
Tips for this route
- United, Southwest and Alaska all fly ANC to DEN 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.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $170; September 2026 is the most expensive at $228 and up, a difference of $58 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday 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.
- Denver is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage. Expect to lose 2 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Denver: Mile-high base camp for the Rockies
Denver International is the third-busiest airport in the country and a hub for United, Southwest and Frontier, which keeps fares low from every direction. The city itself is a lively base for the Rockies, with ski resorts 90 minutes away.
Best time to visit: June–September for hiking and Red Rocks concerts; December–March for skiing. Spring can swing from snow to 70°F in a week; September is dependably dry and golden.
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Search Anchorage to DenverAnchorage to Denver: common questions
How long is the flight from Anchorage to Denver?
A nonstop flight from Anchorage (ANC) to Denver (DEN) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,401 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ANC to DEN?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Denver (DEN), with 10 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, PHX and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to Denver?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Anchorage (ANC) to Denver (DEN), starting at $170 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Anchorage to Denver 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 Denver?
Denver is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage. ANC is on America/Anchorage time and DEN on America/Denver time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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