DTW - ANC

$239 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Anchorage

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Cheapest round-trip
$424
Typical prices: $625-$368
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/26Sat 10/3
DTW - ANC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$939
Delta
Mon 8/17Mon 8/31
DTW - ANC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $424 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $511 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 44m (one-way)
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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, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 10:45 pm
DTW
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ANC
19h 44m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:40 am
ANC
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DTW
18h 40m
1 stop
$424Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:01 am - 11:37 pm
DTW
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ANC
20h 36m
1 stop
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9:07 am - 5:26 am
ANC
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DTW
16h 19m
1 stop
$439Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:01 am - 3:55 pm
DTW
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ANC
12h 54m
2 stops
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9:07 am - 5:26 am
ANC
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DTW
16h 19m
1 stop
$443Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:01 am - 5:25 pm
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ANC
14h 24m
2 stops
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2:35 pm - 5:26 am
ANC
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DTW
10h 51m
1 stop
$444Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:01 am - 8:51 pm
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ANC
17h 50m
2 stops
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12:50 pm - 5:40 am
ANC
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DTW
12h 50m
2 stops
$450Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:00 am - 5:28 pm
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ANC
14h 28m
2 stops
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1:41 am - 4:57 pm
ANC
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DTW
11h 16m
2 stops
$451Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:07 pm - 7:59 pm
DTW
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ANC
9h 52m
1 stop
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3:30 pm - 9:38 am
ANC
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DTW
14h 08m
2 stops
$466United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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7:34 am - 3:10 pm
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ANC
11h 36m
2 stops
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3:30 pm - 9:38 am
ANC
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DTW
14h 08m
2 stops
$471United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:25 am - 1:04 pm
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ANC
11h 39m
1 stop
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9:20 pm - 11:27 am
ANC
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DTW
10h 07m
1 stop
$473United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:41 pm - 12:47 am
DTW
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ANC
11h 06m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:07 am - 5:26 am
ANC
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DTW
20h 19m
1 stop
$487Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage departing in September.

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 Friday, 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 Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays 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 $456 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $841 and $716 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 $795, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Anchorage

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$239
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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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 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage was $239 for a one-way ticket and $424 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 Boeing 757 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.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Anchorage?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Anchorage on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Anchorage are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $840 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $631 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 $625 or less one-way and $1,049 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Anchorage?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Anchorage.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Anchorage Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Anchorage

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Anchorage to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12437 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
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It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

2.0 MediocreMichael, May 2026
LAX - SFO
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It might not have been their fault, but there was a two hour delay due to weather. Then we boarded and were about to leave when they said there were more problems at the destination, took us back to the gate where we had to fully deplane. But then five minutes later, they said everything was fine and to get back on the plane. This was the part that pissed everybody off.

Don’t fly with Alaska if you have a layover in Seattle. Guaranteed to screw you over. We waited at terminal S3 &were >2 hours delayed(mechanical issues)and told to change terminals to a different plane that required riding 3 shuttles to get to new terminal N14. Then they delayed the flight even further and changed gates again. when I went to the customer service in terminal N, the manager turned me away without apologizing & refused to assist me but mandated I leave her alone as her shift is nearly finished and insisted I totake another 2 shuttles to terminal C so I can just talk to another service rep while dragging my family of 4/ kids in tow.

The WiFi worked for entertainment but a nearly 4 hour flight should have personal tvs

Everything was good. Please have a wheat free option for snacks in the future.

Not delay for a few passengers. That was uncalled for. If idiots can't make the flight on time thats their fault. Why should I be punished for them? No more holding the plane for one or two people

How can I review what was denied to me. Instead of offering to let me pay for the ticket I got booted of my flight with no way home and no choice but to purchase another ticket for 12 hours later. Filing a complaint with the DOT

I like them since I live in Alaska and I don't have much choice

Coke zero offered...good. The proptness of flight was late. This has been a everytime thing for my last 9 flights. And is putting alot of pressure on my connecting flights. Not a bit punctual. I am always early, but Ak. Airlines is not. And people i happen fly beside, parrot the same thing. The baggage delivery to baggage claim, is not prompt. Its slowwwww. The seats are poorly padded, very crowd. We need more room, not padding the airlines bottom line. Its like a cattle car. More leg room, more side to side room. And attendants need upgrade of verbal skills. I have been faithful to Ak. A., but it will change if changes are not made. Not the only planes in the sky.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

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

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

We got delayed getting out of DFW for broken overhead bins. Once the flight got underway the captain kept the seatbelt sign lit the entire flight despite little perceptible turbulence, preventing use of the rest rooms and any sort of refreshment service in the main cabin.

Flight delays for communication overall not a good experience uncomfortable on the plane. Person in front of me reclined his seat, putting them inches from my lap.

Boarding and crew were great, but seats are terribly uncomfortable. No food or entertainment options.

Everything went very smoothly! Thanks for a great first experience flying with small children!

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

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