Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 39% — a 59-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,519 mi
Best airline from MSP to ANC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 8 min | 1.1% | 179 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 18 min | 0.6% | 1,375 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to ANC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to ANC delayed?
- 23% of MSP–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to ANC?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 179 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–ANC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to ANC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to ANC?
- The scheduled MSP–ANC flight time averages 5h 52m over 2,519 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MSP to ANC 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 MSP to ANC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 59-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,554 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.