Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 294 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.81
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,018 mi
Best airline from ANC to SFO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 0.7% | 289 |
| Alaska Airlines | 79% | 10 min | 0.0% | 341 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ANC to SFO
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 12 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 operations36%
- National airspace system21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ANC to SFO delayed?
- 18% of ANC–SFO 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ANC to SFO?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 289 flights. 2 airlines flew ANC–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ANC to SFO?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ANC to SFO?
- The scheduled ANC–SFO flight time averages 4h 41m over 2,018 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ANC to SFO flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ANC to SFO?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 630 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.