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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Alaska by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Anchorage International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DSM - ANC
    9h 58m
    $271–1,125

  2. Fly to Juneau International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane DSM - JNU
    11h 57m
    $241–975

  3. Drive  3,398.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Anchoragecar car 3,398.3 mi
    2d 14h
    $581–839

  4. Fly to Fairbanks

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DSM - FAI
    10h 15m
    $281–1,125

  5. Fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane plane DSM - SIT
    20h 32m
    $241–925

Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Alaska.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,682.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Alaska, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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