Denver (DEN) to Anchorage (ANC) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,405-mile flight takes about 5h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,405 mi · 3,870 km
- Flight time
- 5h 34m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying DEN to ANC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 75,887 | 5h 37m |
| Alaska Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 18,059 | 5h 25m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 10,426 | 5h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to ANC flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:01am and the last at 8:25pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 753Alaska Airlines | 7:01am | 10:38am | 13 | 100% |
| AS 432Alaska Airlines | 7:20am | 10:56am | 18 | 88% |
| UA 394United Airlines | 7:40am | 11:10am | 10 | 90% |
| UA 280United Airlines | 11:30am | 3:10pm | 31 | 79% |
| UA 1592United Airlines | 3:55pm | 7:35pm | 29 | 66% |
| WN 4009Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 9:15pm | 28 | 32% |
| UA 400United Airlines | 8:25pm | 11:59pm | 18 | 72% |
Is DEN to ANC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 852 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 5pm the least (39%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 615 | 78% | 12 min | 0% |
| Alaska Airlines | 128 | 88% | 6 min | 0% |
| Southwest Airlines | 109 | 39% | 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 183 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 111 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 61 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 44 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 109 | 39% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 270 | 77% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 67 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 95 | 12,223 | |
| September 2025 | 44 | 5,090 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,530 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,195 | |
| December 2025 | 45 | 6,123 | |
| January 2026 | 50 | 6,527 | |
| February 2026 | 53 | 6,779 | |
| March 2026 | 35 | 5,186 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,030 | |
| May 2026 | 89 | 12,121 | |
| June 2026 | 133 | 18,221 | |
| July 2026 | 157 | 21,347 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.