Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to ANC (Anchorage)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to ANC route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 94%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to ANC?

About 25% of flights from SLC to ANC experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on SLC to ANC flights?

When flights from SLC to ANC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 40 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a SLC to ANC flight?

With 75% of SLC to ANC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 40 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ANC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SLC → ANC

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ANC (Anchorage)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to ANC (Anchorage) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 94%. The average delay is 40 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% 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 70%.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 94% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 70%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ANC

82% on time

When flights into ANC are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ANC: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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