Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage (ANC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage (ANC) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 66% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,345 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to ANC
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 7 min |
| Friday | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to ANC delayed?
- 16% of LAX–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 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to ANC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (83%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to ANC?
- The scheduled LAX–ANC flight time averages 5h 34m over 2,345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LAX to ANC flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 LAX to ANC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 772 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.