Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage (ANC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage (ANC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 276 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 60% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 60%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,304 mi
Best airline from LAS to ANC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 64% | 20 min | 1.0% | 308 |
| Southwest Airlines | 45% | 27 min | 0.0% | 78 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to ANC
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (72% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 53% | 37 min |
| Friday | 61% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to ANC delayed?
- 40% of LAS–ANC 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to ANC?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 64%, based on 308 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–ANC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to ANC?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (72% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to ANC?
- The scheduled LAS–ANC flight time averages 5h 30m over 2,304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 40% of the time.
- How often are LAS to ANC flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 LAS to ANC?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 74% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 51%.
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Based on 386 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.