Anchorage (ANC) to Deadhorse (SCC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Anchorage (ANC) to Deadhorse (SCC) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 77% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 626 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ANC to SCC
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 7 min |
| Friday | 89% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather34%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ANC to SCC delayed?
- 13% of ANC–SCC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ANC to SCC?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ANC to SCC?
- The scheduled ANC–SCC flight time averages 1h 46m over 626 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are ANC to SCC flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ANC to SCC?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,082 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.