Best Time to Fly ANC to OTZ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
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Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
361 flights were scheduled from Anchorage (ANC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) in the last 12 months, and 86.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
July has been the best month (93% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (83%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ANC to OTZ 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 | 86.1% | 61 min | 3.9% | 361 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ANC to OTZ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 729 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 84.6% | 3.8% | 291 |
| 9am–10am | 91.0% | 3.7% | 429 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
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 OTZ
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 23 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 92.5% | +4.8 pts | 2.4% | 124 |
| All other days | 87.7% | — | 4.6% | 570 |
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).