Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Anchorage
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). 2,839 miles, 6h 5m nonstop.
ORD to ANC 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
- 6h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAAS3 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 13all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h behindAnchorage vs Chicago
Chicago to Anchorage
Round trips from $226
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 10.
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 Chicago to Anchorage
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?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and Alaska all fly ORD to ANC 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 $226; September 2026 is the most expensive at $288 and up, a difference of $62 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago. A morning departure lands in Anchorage with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Chicago to AnchorageChicago to Anchorage: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Anchorage?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) takes about 6h 5m 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 ORD to ANC?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC), 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 Chicago to Anchorage?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC), starting at $226 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Anchorage 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 Chicago and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 3 hours behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and ANC on America/Anchorage time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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