Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage (ANC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on PHX–ANC. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 100% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 52% — a gap of 48 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,552 mi
Best airline from PHX to ANC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 13 min | 0.0% | 736 |
| American Airlines | 58% | 25 min | 0.0% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to ANC
Aim for departures around 11 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to ANC delayed?
- 27% of PHX–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to ANC?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 736 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–ANC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to ANC?
- Departures around 11 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 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 PHX to ANC?
- The scheduled PHX–ANC flight time averages 5h 57m over 2,552 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHX 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 PHX to ANC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 808 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.