Best Time to Fly MSP to ANC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Ted Stevens Anchorage International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
781 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Anchorage (ANC) in the last 12 months, and 75.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 94.6% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 73.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
MSP 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 | 94.6% | 21 min | 1.3% | 75 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73.3% | 75 min | 0.3% | 706 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to ANC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,430 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 96.1% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 8am–9am | 84.1% | 0.0% | 208 |
| 9am–10am | 86.6% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.2% | 0.3% | 292 |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.7% | 0.0% | 163 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.6% | 0.4% | 249 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.8% | 0.0% | 149 |
| 10pm–11pm | 75.6% | 0.4% | 243 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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 | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.0% | -5.4 pts | 2.6% | 38 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.7% | -0.7 pts | 0.2% | 496 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 0.2% | 878 |
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).