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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Anchorage to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 12:07 am and lands at 5:29 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:21 am.

The flight takes about 5h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Anchorage to Denver:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Anchorage to Denver takes 5h 22m, covering 2,399 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Anchorage to Denver range from $431 to $676, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $431 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 102% above the $515 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $425 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $528 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Anchorage to Denver flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $576 to $2,776. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Anchorage to Denver route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Anchorage to Denver are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $320.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• Europcar
• NU Car
• Hertz

Flights from Anchorage to Denver usually depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

One-stop flights from Anchorage to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Anchorage to Denver. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $494 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Anchorage and Denver.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 8h 15m via Portland (PDX) and 8h 18m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Denver is 2 hours ahead of Anchorage (Mountain Time vs Alaska Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Anchorage to Denver flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

On flights from Anchorage to Denver, frequent layovers include those at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). America Airlines and United Airlines make stops at MSP and DFW, while Delta Air Lines makes a stop at SEA.

Among the airlines that operate flights from Anchorage to Denver, Alaska Airlines and Delta stand out as being particularly environmentally friendly. The airlines offer initiatives to lower their overall carbon emissions by equipping all of their planes with more fuel-efficient engines.

You can see plenty of other cities throughout the great state of Colorado when you fly into Denver International Airport (DEN). For instance, you can use Denver International Airport (DEN) to fly to Aurora, Englewood, and Colorado Springs.

Compared to other airlines that fly the ANC to DEN route, Alaska Airlines, United Airways, and Delta are well-recognized for accommodating baggage at affordable rates. These airlines' policies and allowances are more lenient, allowing travelers to check in more bags and placing heavier weight restrictions on both carry-on and checked luggage.