How many flights depart from Illinois to Anchorage on average per day?

As of July 2026, 7 flights take off from Illinois and land in Anchorage each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 70% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Anchorage from Illinois according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Anchorage. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Anchorage on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Anchorage

How many flights depart from Illinois to Anchorage on average per week?

As of July 2026, 55 flights take off from Illinois and land in Anchorage each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Anchorage?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Peoria, and flying into Anchorage, then you can expect flight times to average 7h 37m and 9h 25m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Anchorage Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$193 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Anchorage in 2026

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7:36 pm - 11:15 am

STL

ANC

18h 39m

1 stop

1:59 am - 11:59 pm

ANC

STL

19h 00m

1 stop

$385Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

7:00 am - 2:08 pm

STL

ANC

10h 08m

1 stop

4:30 pm - 11:59 pm

ANC

STL

28h 29m

1 stop

$387Alaska Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 6

10:33 am - 11:24 pm

STL

ANC

15h 51m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:26 pm

ANC

STL

14h 26m

1 stop

$390Delta

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1

6:15 am - 5:14 pm

STL

ANC

13h 59m

1 stop

8:00 am - 11:16 pm

ANC

STL

12h 16m

2 stops

$392Delta

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25

4:05 pm - 7:59 pm

ORD

ANC

6h 54mnonstop

8:00 pm - 5:12 am

ANC

ORD

6h 12mnonstop

$393United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

4:53 pm - 8:49 pm

ORD

ANC

6h 56mnonstop

9:54 pm - 7:25 am

ANC

ORD

6h 31mnonstop

$394American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

12:30 pm - 10:45 pm

STL

ANC

13h 15m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 5:55 pm

ANC

STL

15h 00m

2 stops

$395Southwest

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27

4:57 pm - 8:51 pm

ORD

ANC

6h 54mnonstop

9:56 pm - 7:25 am

ANC

ORD

6h 29mnonstop

$401American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

4:05 pm - 7:59 pm

ORD

ANC

6h 54mnonstop

8:15 pm - 9:38 am

ANC

ORD

10h 23m

1 stop

$403United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

10:30 am - 10:45 pm

MDW

ANC

15h 15m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 1:30 pm

ANC

MDW

10h 35m

1 stop

$418Southwest

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

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Southwest flights from Illinois to Anchorage

Our best Southwest deals on Illinois to Anchorage flight tickets

Southwest

Aug 23

STL12:30 pmLambert-St Louis

13h 15m

2 stops

ANC10:45 pmAnchorage

Aug 27

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

15h 00m

2 stops

STL5:55 pmLambert-St Louis

$395

Southwest

Aug 18

MDW2:15 pmChicago Midway

10h 00m

1 stop

ANC9:15 pmAnchorage

Aug 25

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

12h 10m

1 stop

MDW3:05 pmChicago Midway

$413

Southwest

Aug 18

MDW12:00 pmChicago Midway

12h 15m

1 stop

ANC9:15 pmAnchorage

Aug 25

ANC10:25 pmAnchorage

10h 25m

2 stops

MDW11:50 amChicago Midway

$418

Delta flights from Illinois to Anchorage

Our best Delta deals on Illinois to Anchorage flight tickets

Delta

Aug 26

STL10:33 amLambert-St Louis

15h 51m

2 stops

ANC11:24 pmAnchorage

Sep 1

ANC6:00 amAnchorage

14h 26m

1 stop

STL11:26 pmLambert-St Louis

$390

Delta

Sep 11

STL6:15 amLambert-St Louis

13h 59m

1 stop

ANC5:14 pmAnchorage

Sep 25

ANC8:00 amAnchorage

12h 16m

2 stops

STL11:16 pmLambert-St Louis

$392

Delta

Aug 26

STL2:32 pmLambert-St Louis

12h 23m

2 stops

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

Sep 1

ANC6:00 amAnchorage

14h 21m

2 stops

STL11:21 pmLambert-St Louis

$397

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STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/11

7:36 pm-11:15 am

1 stop18h 39m

Anchorage

Thu 9/17

1:59 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$385

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Anchorage

Sun 12/6

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$387

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/26

10:33 am-11:24 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Anchorage

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-11:26 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$390

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/11

6:15 am-5:14 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Anchorage

Fri 9/25

8:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$392

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ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

4:05 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop6h 54m

Anchorage

Mon 9/7

8:00 pm-5:12 am

Nonstop6h 12m

$393

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

4:53 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop6h 56m

Anchorage

Wed 9/30

9:54 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop6h 31m

$394

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/23

12:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Anchorage

Thu 8/27

11:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$395

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

4:57 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop6h 54m

Anchorage

Thu 8/27

9:56 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop6h 29m

$401

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

4:05 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop6h 54m

Anchorage

Mon 9/7

8:15 pm-9:38 am

1 stop10h 23m

$403

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

10:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Anchorage

Tue 8/25

11:55 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$418

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage?

If you don’t want to visit Anchorage in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $160.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $498. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Anchorage is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $611.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Illinois to Anchorage when you can find flight prices for as low as $504. Flying to Anchorage in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $868.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Anchorage flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Anchorage?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Anchorage from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Anchorage for around $458 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Anchorage from Illinois for as low as $443 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Anchorage flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Anchorage flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Anchorage flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Anchorage flight.

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Best Price Found	$245
Fastest flight time	6h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Anchorage	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Anchorage from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $245. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Anchorage found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $449.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Anchorage takes 6h 40m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Anchorage every day.

There is 1 airport in Anchorage. From Illinois there are direct flights to Anchorage (ANC).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Anchorage

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?
As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Anchorage Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Anchorage Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Anchorage Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Anchorage?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Anchorage is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (57.00% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (16.02%), Boeing 737 (10.46%), and Boeing 737 MAX 9 (6.75%).

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Anchorage

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Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,825 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,933 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,773 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,621 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Anchorage from Illinois with this policy.

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