Sitka (SIT) to Ketchikan (KTN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sitka (SIT) to Ketchikan (KTN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 183 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SIT to KTN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 3 min |
| Fridaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 4 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft81%
- Airline operations8%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SIT to KTN delayed?
- 13% of SIT–KTN 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 9 minutes.
- How long is the flight from SIT to KTN?
- The scheduled SIT–KTN flight time averages 54m over 183 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are SIT to KTN flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 SIT to KTN?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.