Anchorage (ANC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) flights
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air fly nonstop from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 549-mile flight takes about 1h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 549 mi · 884 km
- Flight time
- 1h 35m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 46%
Airlines flying ANC to OTZ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 21,546 | 1h 35m |
| Horizon Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 13,039 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ANC to OTZ flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:02am and the last at 4:04pm. 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 1527Alaska Airlines | 9:02am | 10:37am | 18 | 88% |
| AS 252Alaska Airlines | 9:02am | 10:39am | 13 | 92% |
| AS 2071Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 4:04pm | 5:42pm | 13 | 100% |
| AS 2226Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 4:04pm | 5:41pm | 18 | 90% |
Is ANC to OTZ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 716 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (92%), those around 8am the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 716 | 85% | 9 min | 6.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 173 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 185 | 92% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 348 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 57 | 3,522 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,626 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 2,610 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 2,522 | |
| December 2025 | 53 | 2,742 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 2,503 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 2,004 | |
| March 2026 | 61 | 3,279 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 3,001 | |
| May 2026 | 57 | 2,878 | |
| June 2026 | 54 | 3,261 | |
| July 2026 | 57 | 3,637 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.