There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Anchorage by plane, car, or bus
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane MSP - ANC
7h 40m$435–1,806Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane RST - ANC
9h 51m$353–1,539Drive 3,155.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Anchoragecar 3,155.2 mi
2d 11h$576–832Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane DLH - ANC
11h 55m$363–1,504Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane HIB - ANC
14h 18m$387–1,581
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Anchorage is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 2 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Anchorage is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $430 - $1,900.
The distance between Minnesota and Anchorage is 2540 miles. The road distance is 3173.6 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Minnesota to Anchorage, including transfers.
Anchorage is 3h behind Minnesota. It is currently 4:46 AM in Minnesota and 1:46 AM in Anchorage.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Anchorage is 3174 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Minnesota to Anchorage.
There are 207+ hotels available in Anchorage.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Rochester to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–2,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Rochester to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Anchorage International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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