There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Alaska by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Anchorage International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DSM - ANC
9h 9m$620–2,523Fly to Juneau International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane DSM - JNU
11h 52m$320–1,323Drive 3,397.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Anchoragecar 3,397.8 mi
2d 14h$621–896Fly to Fairbanks
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane DSM - FAI
11h 13m$340–1,323
Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Alaska is to fly which costs $320 - $1,400 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Alaska is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $600 - $2,600.
The distance between Des Moines and Alaska is 2699 miles. The road distance is 3417.7 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Des Moines to Alaska, including transfers.
Alaska is 3h behind Des Moines. It is currently 3:12 AM in Des Moines and 12:12 AM in Alaska.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Alaska is 3418 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Des Moines to Alaska.
There are 224+ hotels available in Alaska.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Alaska, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,500
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–3,000
Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Minneapolis, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Denver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 4m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,700
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,100
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–3,100
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Denver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Juneau International Airport via Denver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–3,000
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
