Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Anchorage's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Anchorage three hours behind Minneapolis.
Each week, there are 36 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, jump on the 08:00 Sun Country Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:10 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MSP to ANC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Anchorage adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of United States:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With a reliable 90.38% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time performance for MSP to ANC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MSP and ANC:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
$282 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $466. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MSP to ANC, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Pick up a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car and discover Anchorage and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Anchorage. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Anchorage in May.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport for July if you want to go to Anchorage during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to ANC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Anchorage is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Eagle River, about 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage. Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River are key highlights.
