Best Time to Fly FAI to ANC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Fairbanks International → Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 85.9% of Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage (ANC) flights arrived on time (1,416 scheduled flights). That is 8.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and December the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
FAI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 85.9% | 68 min | 1.1% | 1,416 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FAI to ANC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,234 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.2% | 1.0% | 401 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 7am–8am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 105 |
| 8am–9am | 90.8% | 3.5% | 169 |
| 9am–10am | 98.4% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 10am–11am | 100.0% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.4% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.2% | 2.9% | 68 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.2% | 1.4% | 575 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.9% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.7% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.4% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.2% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 8pm–9pm | 85.0% | 0.0% | 147 |
| 9pm–10pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 246 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FAI 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 | 27 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.7% | -6.7 pts | 1.7% | 58 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.5% | -7.9 pts | 0.6% | 315 |
| All other days | 87.4% | — | 0.9% | 1,834 |
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).