King Salmon (AKN) to Anchorage (ANC) flights
Sterling Airways, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air fly nonstop from King Salmon Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 288-mile flight takes about 1h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 288 mi · 463 km
- Flight time
- 1h 4m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 48%
Airlines flying AKN to ANC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Airways | 23 | Saab 2000 | 4,011 | 1h 7m |
| Alaska Airlines | 10 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 12,220 | 1h 1m |
| Horizon Air | 5 | Embraer E175 | 10,492 | 1h 1m |
| Grant AviationSeasonal or ended | n/a | Piper PA-31 (Navajo)/T-1020, Cessna 208 Caravan, Beech 200 Super Kingair | 5 | 1h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
AKN to ANC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 11:35am and the last at 5:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 486Alaska Airlines | 11:35am | 12:43pm | 6 | 95% |
| AS 2160Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 1:32pm | 2:37pm | 18 | 95% |
| AS 2031Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 2:12pm | 3:18pm | 13 | 100% |
| AS 352Alaska Airlines | 5:59pm | 7:08pm | 17 | 96% |
| AS 751Alaska Airlines | 5:59pm | 7:08pm | 13 | 92% |
Is AKN to ANC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 93% of 473 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5pm were the most punctual (97%), those around 6pm the least (89%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (85%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 473 | 93% | 4 min | 2.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 20 | 100% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 33 | 90% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 70 | 91% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 206 | 92% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 116 | 97% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 28 | 89% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 86 | 5,188 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,454 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 1,234 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 598 | |
| December 2025 | 24 | 568 | |
| January 2026 | 18 | 386 | |
| February 2026 | 16 | 421 | |
| March 2026 | 18 | 565 | |
| April 2026 | 22 | 602 | |
| May 2026 | 52 | 1,269 | |
| June 2026 | 138 | 2,347 | |
| July 2026 | 174 | 11,096 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.