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$189+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Anchorage (ANC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ANC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Anchorage are usually found in April or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$460

Good round-trip deal

$513 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/33:40 pmORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/88:30 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:00 amORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/196:00 amANC - ORD
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/212:10 pmORD - ANC
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sat 2/226:45 amANC - ORD
1 stop14h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/20$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:26 pmMDW - ANC
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Thu 2/279:35 pmANC - MDW
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:15 amORD - ANC
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:10 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$419

Find flights from Chicago to Anchorage within your budget

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ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

Anchorage

Sun 4/20

10:00 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop6h 40m

$376

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

3:59 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 5/6

11:44 pm-11:34 am

1 stop8h 50m

$380

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

2:20 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Anchorage

Sat 5/10

6:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$396

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/21

1:26 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Anchorage

Thu 2/27

9:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 00m

$396

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

8:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Anchorage

Tue 5/6

10:10 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$419

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

6:50 am-12:15 am

2 stops20h 25m

Anchorage

Wed 2/26

2:34 am-5:00 am

3 stops23h 26m

$553

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/21

6:40 am-12:15 am

2 stops20h 35m

Anchorage

Wed 2/26

2:34 am-5:31 am

3 stops23h 57m

$560

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

9:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

$189

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

2:10 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$199

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

9:33 am-8:34 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$204

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Anchorage in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Anchorage flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Anchorage flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Anchorage

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Anchorage including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Anchorage. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Chicago to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Chicago to Anchorage by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on September 29, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anchorage ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Anchorage when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Anchorage. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Anchorage. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,333 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Anchorage from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Anchorage, you will be flying into Anchorage. Anchorage (ANC) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city. Anchorage is the only Anchorage airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Anchorage from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Anchorage round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Anchorage, with prices starting at $376. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $386 and $390, respectively. United Airlines is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Anchorage one-way?

    $189 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $199 and $229, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Anchorage?

    Before booking your flight to Anchorage from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (89%), Lufthansa( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Anchorage?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Anchorage? While on average our users pay $1,045, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Anchorage), is priced around $376.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Anchorage?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Anchorage.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Anchorage?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Chicago to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Anchorage. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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