Anchorage (ANC) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ANC–MSP. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but March 2025 dropped to 67% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,519 mi
Best airline from ANC to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 5 min | 0.0% | 178 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 18 min | 0.7% | 1,375 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ANC to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ANC to MSP delayed?
- 18% of ANC–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ANC to MSP?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 178 flights. 2 airlines flew ANC–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ANC to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ANC to MSP?
- The scheduled ANC–MSP flight time averages 5h 24m over 2,519 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ANC to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ANC to MSP?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,553 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.