Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,846-mile flight takes about 6h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,846 mi · 4,580 km
- Flight time
- 6h 43m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying ORD to ANC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner | 58,504 | 6h 45m |
| Alaska Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 30,000 | 6h 31m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321 | 22,414 | 6h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to ANC flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:59am and the last at 5:00pm. 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 1545Alaska Airlines | 12:59am | 4:41am | 18 | 71% |
| AS 1468Alaska Airlines | 7:20am | 11:12am | 13 | 92% |
| UA 840United Airlines | 9:06am | 1:04pm | 31 | 85% |
| AS 1825Alaska Airlines | 10:00am | 1:42pm | 18 | 59% |
| UA 841United Airlines | 4:05pm | 7:59pm | 31 | 58% |
| AA 375American Airlines | 4:57pm | 8:51pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 1354American Airlines | 5:00pm | 8:52pm | 4 | 64% |
Is ORD to ANC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 784 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (83%), those around 4pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 438 | 71% | 17 min | 0.9% |
| Alaska Airlines | 208 | 72% | 25 min | 0.5% |
| American Airlines | 138 | 69% | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 69 | 71% | |
| 8am to 9am | 52 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 131 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 70 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 19 | 53% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 307 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 102 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 142 | 21,382 | |
| September 2025 | 101 | 11,777 | |
| October 2025 | 46 | 5,192 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,055 | |
| December 2025 | 15 | 2,293 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 758 | |
| March 2026 | 27 | 4,174 | |
| April 2026 | 31 | 4,041 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 13,002 | |
| June 2026 | 140 | 20,847 | |
| July 2026 | 154 | 24,397 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.