Anchorage (ANC) to Denver (DEN) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,405-mile flight takes about 5h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,405 mi · 3,870 km
- Flight time
- 5h 9m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ANC to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 74,929 | 5h 9m |
| Alaska Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 16,845 | 5h 12m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 9,585 | 5h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ANC to DEN flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:15am and the last at 11:16pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1413United Airlines | 5:15am | 12:32pm | 4 | 85% |
| UA 259United Airlines | 9:00am | 4:20pm | 21 | 79% |
| UA 1153United Airlines | 12:12pm | 7:29pm | 10 | 73% |
| UA 1959United Airlines | 3:15pm | 10:35pm | 29 | 88% |
| WN 1716Southwest Airlines | 10:25pm | 5:35am | 28 | 50% |
| UA 2614United Airlines | 11:09pm | 6:29am | 24 | 91% |
| AS 752Alaska Airlines | 11:16pm | 6:34am | 31 | 90% |
Is ANC to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 852 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11pm were the most punctual (89%), those around 10pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 615 | 84% | 12 min | 1.3% |
| Alaska Airlines | 128 | 90% | 4 min | 0% |
| Southwest Airlines | 109 | 55% | 31 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1am to 2am | 18 | 77% | |
| 5am to 6am | 30 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 80 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 82 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 21 | 91% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 39 | 90% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 110 | 56% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 455 | 89% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 96 | 13,935 | |
| September 2025 | 43 | 5,987 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,992 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,154 | |
| December 2025 | 43 | 6,067 | |
| January 2026 | 49 | 5,834 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 6,668 | |
| March 2026 | 36 | 5,172 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,887 | |
| May 2026 | 89 | 8,690 | |
| June 2026 | 133 | 16,325 | |
| July 2026 | 157 | 21,836 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.