Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,846-mile flight takes about 6h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,846 mi · 4,580 km
- Flight time
- 6h 10m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying ANC to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 31,025 | 6h 19m |
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 57,991 | 6h 5m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321 | 24,738 | 6h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ANC to ORD flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00pm and the last at 11:21pm. 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 450United Airlines | 8:00pm | 5:12am | 29 | 89% |
| UA 834United Airlines | 9:20pm | 6:32am | 31 | 82% |
| AS 1724Alaska Airlines | 9:24pm | 6:40am | 18 | 86% |
| AA 375American Airlines | 9:56pm | 7:25am | 27 | 89% |
| AA 1354American Airlines | 9:57pm | 7:19am | 4 | 71% |
| AS 260Alaska Airlines | 10:28pm | 7:40am | 13 | 92% |
| AS 1543Alaska Airlines | 11:21pm | 8:35am | 17 | 72% |
Is ANC to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 784 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8pm were the most punctual (90%), those around 11pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 438 | 84% | 15 min | 2.1% |
| Alaska Airlines | 208 | 77% | 11 min | 0.5% |
| American Airlines | 138 | 79% | 12 min | 0.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8pm to 9pm | 177 | 90% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 341 | 80% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 252 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 142 | 23,141 | |
| September 2025 | 100 | 15,814 | |
| October 2025 | 46 | 6,536 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,327 | |
| December 2025 | 15 | 2,202 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 746 | |
| March 2026 | 26 | 3,779 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,133 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 10,617 | |
| June 2026 | 140 | 19,010 | |
| July 2026 | 151 | 24,449 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.