Anchorage (ANC) to King Salmon (AKN) flights
Sterling Airways, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air fly nonstop from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to King Salmon Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 288-mile flight takes about 1h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 288 mi · 463 km
- Flight time
- 1h 9m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 50%
Airlines flying ANC to AKN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Airways | 23 | Saab 2000 | 4,160 | 1h 14m |
| Alaska Airlines | 10 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 11,839 | 1h 5m |
| Horizon Air | 5 | Embraer E175 | 11,508 | 1h 4m |
| Grant AviationSeasonal or ended | n/a | Piper PA-31 (Navajo)/T-1020, Cessna 208 Caravan, Beech 200 Super Kingair | 3 | 1h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ANC to AKN flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:15am and the last at 3:52pm. 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 586Alaska Airlines | 9:15am | 10:23am | 6 | 100% |
| AS 2158Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 11:25am | 12:32pm | 18 | 95% |
| AS 2030Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 12:05pm | 1:13pm | 13 | 92% |
| AS 351Alaska Airlines | 3:40pm | 4:49pm | 18 | 81% |
| AS 747Alaska Airlines | 3:52pm | 5:01pm | 13 | 77% |
Is ANC to AKN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 473 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (92%), those around 4pm the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 473 | 89% | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 20 | 100% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 123 | 92% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 186 | 90% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 116 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 28 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 84 | 3,412 | |
| September 2025 | 58 | 2,124 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 818 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 517 | |
| December 2025 | 24 | 560 | |
| January 2026 | 20 | 445 | |
| February 2026 | 15 | 396 | |
| March 2026 | 19 | 577 | |
| April 2026 | 21 | 910 | |
| May 2026 | 52 | 2,480 | |
| June 2026 | 138 | 9,350 | |
| July 2026 | 175 | 5,921 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.