How to travel from Houston to Anchorage, United States of America
The distance between Houston and Anchorage is around 3,291 miles (5,297km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Houston to Anchorage by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Anchorage → Houston if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Anchorage (ANC)
Fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Anchorage (ANC).
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time7h 60m
- Typical cost$425
American Airlines
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Anchorage
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Houston to Anchorage by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $400 and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.
The distance between Houston and Anchorage is around 3,291 miles (5,297km).
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Houston and Anchorage by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3 days 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Houston to Anchorage is to fly which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx $425.
The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Anchorage, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $400 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Houston and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Houston and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Houston and Anchorage. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 8hrs.
There is no direct flight from Houston to Anchorage. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 9h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Houston to Anchorage typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and and arrive into Anchorage (ANC).
The closest major airport to Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (ANC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Anchorage. Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) (ENA) and Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV) (CDV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Houston and Anchorage. The distance is around 4,322 miles (6,956km) by road and it will take around 3 days 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Anchorage is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around $400.
Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Anchorage
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Anchorage (ANC) + 5 similar | 9h 10m | $425 | every 30 mins | 5,313km (3,302 miles) |
| Fly | 9h 25m | $400 | every 30 mins | 5,297km (3,291 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 40m | $605 | once daily | 5,337km (3,316 miles) |
| Bus to Austin, Fly | 11h 30m | $490 | twice daily | 5,478km (3,404 miles) |
| Bus to Waco, Fly | 12h 25m | $730 | once daily | 5,355km (3,327 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 12h 25m | $510 | twice daily | 5,373km (3,339 miles) |
Drive | 3 days 7h | $425 | on demand | 6,956km (4,322 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Houston and Anchorage
Airlines
American Airlines
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Delta
Southwest Airlines
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Vonlane
Train operators
Trinity Metro
Airports near Anchorage
The following major airports near Anchorage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
- Distance
- 4 miles (7km) from Anchorage
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
- Distance
- 64 miles (103km) from Anchorage
Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV)
- Distance
- 157 miles (253km) from Anchorage