Is a 1½ hr layover in Anchorage long enough?
ANC · Ted Stevens Anchorage International · Anchorage, United States
Probably Enough
90 minutes provides a solid cushion against Anchorage's frequent winter weather delays.
Quick Stats
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Alaska Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
45min
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Tips for 1½ hr Connections
If your connection involves switching between the North and South Terminals, budget extra time for the outdoor-adjacent walkway and a fresh security screening.
Alaska Airlines same-terminal connections in the North Terminal are the fastest and most forgiving in the schedule.
Winter weather delays are common in Anchorage, so build in buffer time beyond the posted minimum connection time, especially October through March.
Small regional flights to Bush communities often depart from separate gates or even a different building (South Terminal or Lake Hood float plane base), so double-check your gate assignment.
There are limited dining and lounge options, so don't expect a long layover here to be entertaining—plan accordingly.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
The North and South Terminals are connected by an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway that takes about 10-15 minutes to traverse at a normal pace. There is no train or shuttle between them since the terminals sit adjacent to one another, but passengers switching terminals must clear a separate security checkpoint, as there is no sterile connector between the two secure areas.
Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at ANC?
90 minutes provides a solid cushion against Anchorage's frequent winter weather delays.
Other Layover Durations at ANC
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