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How to get fromDes Moines to Alaskaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Alaska by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Anchorage International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DSM - ANC
    9h 8m
    $820–3,623

  2. Fly to Juneau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane DSM - JNU
    10h 37m
    $300–1,323

  3. Drive 3,397.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Anchoragecar car 3,397.8 mi
    2d 14h
    $621–896

  4. Fly to Fairbanks

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DSM - FAI
    10h 11m
    $320–1,323

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$841Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Alaska, USA?

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

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