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ANC (Anchorage) to MSP (Minneapolis)

ANC (Anchorage) to MSP (Minneapolis) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Alaska Airlines leads slightly at 84% vs Delta Air Lines at 84%.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 84% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 84%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ANC

82% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ANC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 6 min).

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Arriving at MSP

84% on time

When flights into MSP are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MSP: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.