Best Time to Fly PHX to ANC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.2% of Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage (ANC) flights arrived on time (435 scheduled flights). That is 1.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 59.1%.
September has been the best month (98% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (72%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHX to ANC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 79.6% | 57 min | 0.0% | 363 |
| American Airlines | 59.1% | 57 min | 0.0% | 72 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to ANC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 777 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1am–2am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 235 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.5% | 0.0% | 361 |
| 8pm–9pm | 85.3% | 0.0% | 116 |
| 11pm–12am | 91.2% | 0.0% | 35 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX to ANC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.4% | -20.0 pts | 0.0% | 171 |
| All other days | 80.4% | — | 0.0% | 565 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).