Best Time to Fly ANC to SFO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ted Stevens Anchorage International → San Francisco International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
294 flights were scheduled from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) in the last 12 months, and 85.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 87.6% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 84.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and September the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
ANC to SFO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 87.6% | 59 min | 0.0% | 137 |
| Alaska Airlines | 84.1% | 44 min | 0.0% | 157 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ANC to SFO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 560 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.0% | 0.0% | 153 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.6% | 0.0% | 132 |
| 3pm–4pm | 87.5% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.4% | 0.6% | 159 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.9% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 10 | |
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 SFO
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) | 82.1% | -1.8 pts | 0.4% | 281 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 0.0% | 279 |
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).