Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at ANC?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International — Anchorage
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Risky — 19% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at ANC gives you about a 19% chance of missing your connection.
19%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
58m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at ANC
A 60-minute connection at ANC is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 19% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 117 minutes.
·Airport reliability: ANC has a 82% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at ANC, the average delay is 58 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at ANC
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 117+ minute layovers at ANC
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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