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$179+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Anchorage (ANC)

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ORD — ANC
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 30, 2025.

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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/129:00 amORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1911:00 amANC - ORD
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/72:10 pmORD - ANC
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sat 3/151:05 amANC - ORD
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/30$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 4/1211:22 amMDW - ANC
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Sat 4/199:15 pmANC - MDW
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/30$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/36:00 amORD - ANC
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/108:30 pmANC - ORD
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 4/273:40 pmORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/308:30 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 9/247:30 pmSTL - ANC
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/281:50 amANC - STL
1 stop19h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 9/2411:51 amSTL - ANC
2 stops16h 41mDelta
Mon 9/295:15 pmANC - STL
2 stops15h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/30$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 9/83:54 pmMLI - ANC
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/191:50 amANC - MLI
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 6/16:06 amEVV - ANC
2 stops13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/135:00 amANC - EVV
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 7/117:10 pmSTL - ANC
1 stop30h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/1711:59 pmANC - STL
1 stop11h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$644
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 9/86:38 pmMLI - ANC
1 stop22h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2010:25 pmANC - MLI
1 stop9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$703
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Sun 6/2210:46 amPIA - ANC
2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/285:00 amANC - PIA
2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$754

Find flights from Illinois to Anchorage within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Anchorage that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

7:40 am-12:37 am

1 stop19h 57m

Anchorage

Sun 4/13

10:00 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop6h 40m

$366

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

12:17 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Anchorage

Sat 4/26

12:40 am-1:31 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$376

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/12

11:22 am-6:59 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Anchorage

Sat 4/19

9:15 pm-9:32 am

1 stop9h 17m

$376

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

3:40 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

Anchorage

Wed 4/30

8:30 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop6h 20m

$423

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

6:59 pm-10:07 am

2 stops18h 08m

Anchorage

Sat 5/24

11:25 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$526

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/24

7:00 am-9:19 am

2 stops29h 19m

Anchorage

Mon 3/3

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$545

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

5:10 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop6h 37m

Anchorage

Wed 5/14

9:55 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$560

EvansvilleAnchorage

EVV - ANC

EVVANC

Evansville Dress Regional

Sun 6/1

6:06 am-4:32 pm

2 stops13h 26m

Anchorage

Fri 6/13

5:00 am-9:46 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$644

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/11

7:10 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop30h 42m

Anchorage

Thu 7/17

11:59 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$644

MolineAnchorage

MLI - ANC

MLIANC

Moline Quad-City

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Anchorage

Mon 3/24

8:30 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$700

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Anchorage

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Anchorage

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Illinois to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 IL to ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Anchorage, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Illinois to Anchorage have to say. 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
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,686 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
2,320 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,686 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Anchorage (ANC) if they book a flight to Anchorage from Illinois. Anchorage is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Anchorage’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Anchorage for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Anchorage?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Anchorage or Lambert-St Louis - Anchorage, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Anchorage is the most popular route from Illinois to Anchorage.

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

    Consider United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (89%) or Lufthansa (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Anchorage.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Anchorage?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Anchorage is generally $1,079, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Anchorage), you can expect to pay $356 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Anchorage?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Illinois to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 Illinois to Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$204Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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