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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Anchorage by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DSM - ANC
    9h 57m
    $271–1,125

  2. Drive  3,398.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Anchoragecar car 3,398.3 mi
    2d 14h
    $562–811

  3. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane OMA - ANC
    11h 48m
    $305–1,305

  4. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SUX - ANC
    11h 22m
    $343–1,327

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane CID - ANC
    13h

  6. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MLI - ANC
    11h 57m
    $274–1,104

Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Anchorage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,682.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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