Best Time to Fly DFW to ANC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 62.8% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Anchorage (ANC) flights arrived on time (394 scheduled flights). That is 14.9 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (72% on time) and June the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 0.2% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to ANC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 62.8% | 91 min | 0.2% | 394 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to ANC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 779 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.9% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.7% | 0.2% | 496 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.8% | 0.0% | 133 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.1% | 0.0% | 64 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to ANC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | +5.5 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.1% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 248 |
| All other days | 67.8% | — | 0.2% | 487 |
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).