Direct flights from Washington to Anchorage

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Washington

United States

United States

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

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Anchorage

United States

United States

ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage Internation

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Distance
3,346 miles  ·  (5,385 km)
Flight time
7 hours and 38 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

Washington to Anchorage Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to Anchorage. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IAD to ANC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First IAD-ANC flights start in May

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Anchorage

What is the best time to visit Anchorage?

🌲 ❄️  Subarctic / Alpine

The Subarctic region surrounding Anchorage is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.

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The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

Airlines flying from Washington to Anchorage

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to Anchorage

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Washington IAD to Anchorage ANC, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Washington to Anchorage

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
United Airlines flights start in May
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Washington to Anchorage Flights

Flights from IAD to ANC are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 17:40 - 17:43. The earliest flight departs at 17:40, the last flight departs at 17:43. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to Anchorage takes 7 hours and 38 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and Anchorage is 3,346 miles (or 5,385 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Anchorage?

There is 1 airport in Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage Internation (ANC).

How many flights per week are there from IAD to ANC?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Washington to Anchorage (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to Anchorage?

7 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to Anchorage.

How far is Anchorage from Washington?

The distance from Washington to Anchorage is 3,346 miles (5,385 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IAD airport to ANC airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to Anchorage.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to Anchorage?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Washington to Anchorage.

What classes are available from Washington to Anchorage?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to Anchorage?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to Anchorage:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to Anchorage?

The earliest flight departs at 17:40 from Washington and arrives at 21:22 at Anchorage.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to Anchorage?

The latest flight departs at 17:43 from Washington and arrives at 21:21 at Anchorage.

Non-stop flights from IAD to ANC

3,346 miles (5,385 km)  ·  7h 38m

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