Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-9, which is three hours behind Des Moines.
Leave enough time to make your DSM to ANC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DSM and ANC:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Right now, 184 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 368 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DSM to ANC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of the departures from Des Moines Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Anchorage International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and explore beyond Anchorage's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Anchorage International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
From Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Anchorage in March.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines Airport to Anchorage International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Anchorage during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to ANC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Anchorage is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Aurora Park, S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Looking for other great places to visit in the United States? Set out 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage to Eagle River. Wolf Song of Alaska is a highlight in the area.
