Best Time to Fly ANC to PHX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ted Stevens Anchorage International → Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
435 flights were scheduled from Anchorage (ANC) to Phoenix (PHX) in the last 12 months, and 86.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 90.3% on time and American Airlines was last with 66.7%.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (94% on time) and July the worst month (80%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
ANC to PHX 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 | 90.3% | 41 min | 0.0% | 363 |
| American Airlines | 66.7% | 78 min | 0.0% | 72 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ANC to PHX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 777 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 91.5% | 0.0% | 306 |
| 11pm–12am | 86.2% | 0.0% | 465 |
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 PHX
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.9% | -6.6 pts | 0.0% | 171 |
| All other days | 89.5% | — | 0.0% | 565 |
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).