SLC (Salt Lake City) to ANC (Anchorage) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 94%. The average delay is 43 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SLC → ANC
SLC (Salt Lake City) to ANC (Anchorage)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Alaska Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 94% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 67%.
Airline Comparison
Alaska Airlines leads at 94% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 67%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~6 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ANC
82% on timeWhen flights into ANC are late, the average delay is 55 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ANC: TSA is ~22 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.