BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
ANC→FAI

Anchorage, AK (ANC) to Fairbanks, AK (FAI) flight delay odds

88.1% of 1,389 official scheduled ANC-to-FAI flights arrived on time; 7.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
88.1%arrived on time
7.5%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
1,389scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-4.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ANC to FAI?

Among qualifying ANC-to-FAI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.2% of 352 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 83.5% across 164 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35293.2%3.1%1.7%
Late morning46686.1%10.3%0.6%
Afternoon16483.5%9.1%0.0%
Evening18983.6%11.1%0.0%
Night21891.7%4.1%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for ANC to FAI?

Among qualifying ANC-to-FAI weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 206 flights. Monday was lowest at 83.1% across 207 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20783.1%11.1%0.5%
Tuesday20388.2%9.4%1.0%
Wednesday18991.0%5.3%0.5%
Thursday20486.8%5.9%1.5%
Friday20691.3%6.3%1.0%
Saturday18385.8%8.7%1.6%
Sunday19790.9%5.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for ANC to FAI?

Only Alaska Airlines met the ANC-to-FAI airline threshold: 88.1% of 1,389 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines1,38988.1%7.5%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for ANC to FAI?

Among qualifying ANC-to-FAI month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 98.3% of 60 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 77.3% across 163 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256894.1%1.5%0.0%
August 20256891.2%2.9%0.0%
September 20256098.3%1.7%0.0%
October 20259392.5%5.4%0.0%
November 202510084.0%8.0%4.0%
December 20258684.9%10.5%2.3%
January 202616377.3%17.2%1.2%
February 202616486.0%7.9%0.6%
March 202617882.0%12.4%1.1%
April 202616894.0%3.0%0.6%
May 202614294.4%4.2%0.0%
June 20269991.9%4.0%0.0%

What drove ANC to FAI delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ANC-to-FAI delay category, accounting for 41.8% of 9,099 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline41.8%
Late aircraft34.7%
National airspace13.9%
Weather9.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.