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Route on-time record

HNL to ANC: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport). 440 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Alaska 50 at 10:23 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

HNL → ANC

Honolulu, Oahu to Anchorage: 440 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

After 9 PM

73% on time vs 54% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Alaska

68% chance on time

Check HNL to ANC fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $141 (Alaska 49 on 2026-10-27). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Alaska 50

    10:23 PM → 6:37 AM6h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (220 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (After 9 PM: 73% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 54%).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 220 flights

    Find Alaska 50 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Alaska 92

    4:00 PM → 12:14 AM6h 14m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-17.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    0.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (114 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 54% on time; After 9 PM: 73%).
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 114 flights

    Find Alaska 92 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Alaska Airlines68%

    440 flights · 69% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 3 to 6 PM54%

    106 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • After 9 PM73%

    334 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Thursday (71%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
65
F
76
M
78
A
81
M
71
J
75
J
71
A
77
S
87
O
82
N
75
D
63

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft65%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)13%
  • Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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HNL to ANC questions

What time of day is best to fly HNL to ANC?
After 9 PM: 73% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from HNL to ANC?
Alaska, with a season-adjusted 68% chance of operating and arriving on time over 440 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on HNL to ANC?
December (63% on time); the best was September (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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