What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Alaska?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Alaska is to fly which costs $190 - $850 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Alaska?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Alaska is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $600 - $2,700.

How far is it from Iowa to Alaska?

The distance between Iowa and Alaska is 2698 miles. The road distance is 3417.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Alaska?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Iowa to Alaska, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Iowa and Alaska?

Alaska is 3h behind Iowa. It is currently 11:03 PM in Iowa and 8:03 PM in Alaska.

Can I drive from Iowa to Alaska?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Alaska is 3418 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Iowa to Alaska.

Where can I stay near Alaska?

There are 207+ hotels available in Alaska.

Iowa to Alaska - 6 ways to travel via plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa 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 Des Moines to Anchorage International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DSM - ANC
9h 9m
$620–2,623
Fly Quad City International Airport to Fairbanks
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MLI - FAI
13h 37m
$194–804
Drive 3,397.8 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Anchoragecar 3,397.8 mi
2d 14h
$621–896
Fly Des Moines to Fairbanks
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane DSM - FAI
11h 12m
$330–1,323
Fly Omaha to Juneau International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane OMA - JNU
14h 1m
$275–1,205
Fly Omaha to Anchorage International Airport
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane OMA - ANC
12h 2m
$605–2,605

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

55Weekly Planes

10h 49mAverage Duration

$629Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,682.7 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Iowa, 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.

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