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$239 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Anchorage

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Cheapest round-trip
$366
Overall average: $657
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Sat 1/10Tue 1/13
DTW - ANC • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$828
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Thu 5/21Sat 5/30
DTW - ANC • Non-stop
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Stay at a Detroit airport hotel with shuttle service.
Use People Mover Route 40 for cheap ANC transport.
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Cheapest • from $402 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Anchorage (DTW-ANC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Anchorage that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Anchorage

Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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12:20 pm - 12:09 amDTW-ANC
15h 49m2 stops
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1:20 am - 8:45 pmANC-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
$366Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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8:00 am - 8:44 pmDTW-ANC
16h 44m2 stops
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1:20 am - 11:59 pmANC-DTW
18h 39m2 stops
$373Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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9:15 am - 6:56 pmDTW-ANC
13h 41m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 6:30 amANC-DTW
13h 00m1 stop
$402Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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12:20 pm - 12:09 amDTW-ANC
15h 49m2 stops
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6:10 am - 6:46 pmANC-DTW
8h 36m1 stop
$406Delta
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
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5:15 pm - 11:52 pmDTW-ANC
10h 37m1 stop
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6:09 pm - 4:26 pmANC-DTW
18h 17m1 stop
$420Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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12:20 pm - 12:09 amDTW-ANC
15h 49m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 6:30 amANC-DTW
13h 00m1 stop
$426Delta
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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:52 pm - 12:15 pmDTW-ANC
20h 23m1 stop
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1:30 am - 12:08 amANC-DTW
18h 38m2 stops
$427Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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7:45 pm - 11:25 amDTW-ANC
19h 40m1 stop
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1:20 am - 8:45 pmANC-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
$430Delta
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 24
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7:00 am - 6:56 pmDTW-ANC
15h 56m1 stop
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1:20 am - 8:45 pmANC-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
$431Delta
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Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
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12:45 pm - 12:48 amDTW-ANC
16h 03m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 6:30 amANC-DTW
13h 00m1 stop
$432Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Anchorage flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Anchorage to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Anchorage?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Anchorage on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Anchorage. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage is September, where tickets cost $518 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $965 and $761 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $335, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Anchorage

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering shuttle service and parking deals to save time and money.

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Use People Mover Route 40 for affordable transport from ANC to downtown, but rideshare is faster if you're not near the transit center.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$239
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Anchorage

When to book flights from Detroit to Anchorage

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Anchorage based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Anchorage flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage was $239 for a one-way ticket and $366 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Anchorage?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Anchorage. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Anchorage?

    Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Anchorage?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Anchorage?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Anchorage, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Anchorage from Detroit?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Detroit to Anchorage.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Anchorage, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Anchorage are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $565 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $798 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Anchorage?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Anchorage.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Anchorage?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Anchorage?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Anchorage with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and ANC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Anchorage?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Anchorage from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $420 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Anchorage

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Anchorage. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Anchorage? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025KOA - LAX
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I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

I liked the free snacks and drink. I liked the onboard entertainment. I did not like the WiFi cutting out in middle of my movie.

I love a red eye flight. No lines to wait in. Lots of turbulence on the flight and a very shaky landing.

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

I purchased a 1st class ticket and unfortunately the main flight attendant was not the best and seemed more interested in her phone than the passengers at times. Then the plane didn’t get restocked and the only snacks for this flight were pretzels. However I would like to say that the rest of the flight crew and ground crew at the airport we’re great, especially the people that wheeled me around the airport some and then the one getting me to the plane and the automated wheelchair that wheeled me through the airport.

The small ej plane didn’t have any entertainment aside from the stuff on the Alaska website that has to be accessed from your own device. But everything else was just great.

Last-minute flight delay in originating flight caused me to miss connection in Seattle by 10 minutes....leading to a 7-hour wait. Communication was poor. Boarding: your staff really need to do a better job of making sure that passengers board with their assigned group. I was in group C, and most of us were waiting but people just kept walking into the line, with the result that all the bin space was taken. You should check boarding group with each passenger and if they are trying to cut in early, tell them to wait.

Flight from PSP delayed ~2hs and missed connection. Terrible service providing acommodations & food (no rides - just the hotel van every 30 min, which you have to call). 12 dollars in food for a 9 hour delay. 30+ minutes to get everything sorted out.

Great if it’s not a long flight in coach.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

The crew was quite good, they came by often with drinks or to collect trash. But what wasn't nice was the flight was over weigh and several people had to be rebooked. I was questioned whether I should have a seat when I was getting to it. The in-flight entertainment kept buffering and interrupting. And the route took the airplane through high winds which caused us a longer flight

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

I had to cancel the flight because with a 3 hour delay for 'unexpected maintenance' in getting to LAX, I couldn't connect to an overseas flight that I had booked on Scandinavian Air.

The flight was CANCELED!!! Can’t get much more “poor” than that. I had to switch to American Airlines, add another layover and got home in Honolulu 4 hours later than I was supposed to be home. One bright spot was Josh with Alaska Airlines at SFO. He got me on a United Flight that got me home a few hours before I would have. Without him I would have gotten home almost 7 hours after my originally scheduled flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

My flight was delayed three hours and then cancelled. The gate agent proceeded to rebook me in a middle seat without telling me and I was placed between two large individuals who did not fit in their own seats and instead took up most of mine. It was an awful experience.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

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