There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Alaska by plane or car
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Fly to Anchorage International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane MSP - ANC
7h 52m$294–1,204Fly to Juneau International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane MSP - JNU
11h 24m$254–1,104Drive 3,155.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Anchoragecar 3,155.2 mi
2d 10h$521–753Fly to Fairbanks
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MSP - FAI
8h 6m$304–1,304Fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane MSP - SIT
11h 8m$314–1,304
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Alaska is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Alaska is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $290 - $1,200.
The distance between Minneapolis and Alaska is 2540 miles. The road distance is 3173.6 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Minneapolis to Alaska, including transfers.
Alaska is 3h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 5:29 PM in Minneapolis and 2:29 PM in Alaska.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Alaska is 3174 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Minneapolis to Alaska.
There are 229+ hotels available in Alaska.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Alaska, USA?
Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fairbanks via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fairbanks via Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Spokane, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
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