Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Anchorage (CHI - ANC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Anchorage and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$399	American Nonstop 7 hr Sun, May 24 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage is currently $399
Cheapest one-way flight	$201	American Nonstop 7 hr Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Anchorage is currently $201
Cheapest nonstop flights	$399	United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage is currently $399
Last-minute weekend getaway	$745	Alaska 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Anchorage is currently $745
Cheapest business class flights	$1,323	Alaska Nonstop 7 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, May 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage is currently $1,323

Fastest flight	6 hr 39 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Anchorage takes 6 hr 39 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Anchorage is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $315–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $470–650

Popular airlines from Chicago to Anchorage

United

Nonstop

from $399

Typical price: $355–750

14 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ANC Every day

121 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ANC Every day
Delta

from $419

Typical price: $355–710

634 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ANC Every day
Alaska

from $399

Typical price: $355–720

230 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ANC Every day
American

from $408

Typical price: $415–860

46 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ANC Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Anchorage

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Anchorage United States 16 min 4 mi
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)

Kenai United States 2 hr 59 min 63 mi
Homer Airport (HOM)

Homer United States 4 hr 15 min 121 mi
Seldovia Airport (SOV)

Seldovia United States 5 hr 56 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Anchorage

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Anchorage are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $315 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with American from $399. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $201.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $419, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $408, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage starts at $399 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $201 and departs on Sun, Jun 14.

6 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Anchorage.

Most visitors arrive in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is mild and dry. Winters (Oct–Apr) are cold and snowy. Local events include the Anchorage Folk Festival (Jan), Fur Rendezvous winter festival (Feb–Mar) and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Mar), which runs from Anchorage to Nome.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Anchorage.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Anchorage really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Anchorage.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 121 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 634 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Anchorage are:

Alaska offers 230 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
American offers 46 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Anchorage.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with American from $399. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $201.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $419, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Anchorage is $408, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.

United flies direct from Chicago to Anchorage.

There are 14 United direct flights from Chicago to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Anchorage at price $745 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Chicago to Anchorage.

There are 14 United direct flights from Chicago to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Anchorage on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Anchorage start at $399 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Anchorage, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Anchorage start at $1,323 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, May 29 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Anchorage start at $399 from Sun, May 24 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Anchorage, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Anchorage starts at $745 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Anchorage at price $745 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Anchorage, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.