Best Time to Fly ANC to AKN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ted Stevens Anchorage International → King Salmon Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 91.2% of Anchorage (ANC) to King Salmon (AKN) flights arrived on time (171 scheduled flights). That is 13.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and June the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
ANC to AKN on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 91.2% | 34 min | 0.0% | 171 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ANC to AKN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 334 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.6% | 2.5% | 40 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.4% | 0.0% | 213 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.4% | 0.0% | 34 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ANC to AKN
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.4% | +4.7 pts | 0.0% | 164 |
| All other days | 78.7% | — | 0.6% | 170 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).