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

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 9:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 4:26 am.

The flight takes about 6h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Anchorage:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage takes 6h 06m, covering 2,510 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 Minneapolis to Anchorage range from $394 to $601, with an average of $483 over the past 12 months. Anything below $394 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $483 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $468 round-trip, compared to $572 via a layover through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $33–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Minneapolis to Anchorage flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night 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 $433 to $1,578. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Anchorage flights:

• Delta
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Anchorage are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $303, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• NextCar
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Minneapolis to Anchorage usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Minneapolis to Anchorage. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $459 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $47.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Anchorage.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 03m, compared with 9h 18m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 10h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Anchorage is 3 hours behind Minneapolis (Alaska Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Anchorage are Alaska Railroad Depot, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Anchorage on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Anchorage flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Airlines such as Sun Country Air and Delta operate non-stop flights from MSP to ANC. Airlines including Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate one-stop flights from MSP to ANC. Layover cities for these flights include Seattle (SEA), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Denver (DEN).

MSP has an Armed Forces service Center. This non-profit facility is a stop where everything is complimentary for traveling members of the US armed forces, National Guard, Reservists, Purple Heart recipients, Medal of Honor recipients, and their dependents. Other people who can take advantage of this lounge and its amenities include active-duty Department of Defense employees and US Public Health Service staff members. This lounge is open 24/7, every day of the year. It is located past security in Terminal 1, right at the entrance to Concourses A and B.

At MSP, you can reserve your parking spot in advance online and not only guarantee yourself a spot but also save money. You can park in Daily Parking which is a more expensive option, and it is located at Terminal 1. There are electric vehicle charging stations located on Level 8 of the red and blue ramps. Value Parking is located in Terminal 2 and connects to Terminal 1 by way of a light rail. Charging ports for electric vehicles are on Level 7 of the orange ramp.

You can catch a bus at the ANC South Terminal. Bus 40 departs approximately every 15min and it will take you to the Downtown Transit Center, which takes about 20min. From there, it's a short walk to downtown Anchorage. From the ANC, you can also catch an Eagle River Shuttle that will take you downtown. This takes approximately 10min.