Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-9, which is three hours behind Minneapolis.
Each week, there are 16 Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport flights.
Your MSP to ANC flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Anchorage (and then other parts of the United States) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Delta is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to ANC flights, with 73.28% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and ANC:
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Currently, R 4,682 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,850. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to ANC by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MSP to ANC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're getting in on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ANC:
Go where the road takes you with a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and see more of Anchorage and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Anchorage International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Anchorage. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Anchorage. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Anchorage International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Anchorage, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to ANC in January. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Anchorage, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north to Fairbanks to tick off its leading sights. From Aurora Park to S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Always wanted to see Wolf Song of Alaska? Then travel to Eagle River. Another favourite destination in the United States, it's located roughly 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage.





