Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage (ANC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage (ANC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 128 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,125 mi
Best airline from SLC to ANC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 6 min | 3.0% | 66 |
| Delta Air Lines | 68% | 16 min | 0.9% | 218 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to ANC
Aim for departures around 10 p.m. (75% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 57% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 13 min |
| Friday | 74% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to ANC delayed?
- 29% of SLC–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to ANC?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 66 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–ANC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to ANC?
- Departures around 10 p.m. have the best record (75% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to ANC?
- The scheduled SLC–ANC flight time averages 4h 52m over 2,125 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are SLC to ANC flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 SLC to ANC?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 63%.
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Based on 284 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.