ANC (Anchorage) to IAH (Houston) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 49 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.ANC → IAH
ANC (Anchorage) to IAH (Houston)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Departing from ANC
82% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ANC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~6 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 6 min).
Arriving at IAH
80% on timeWhen flights into IAH are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at IAH: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.