Kotzebue (OTZ) to Anchorage (ANC) flights
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air fly nonstop from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 549-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 549 mi · 884 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 45%
Airlines flying OTZ to ANC
| 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 | 16,957 | 1h 28m |
| Horizon Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 17,110 | 1h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
OTZ to ANC flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:30am and the last at 6:29pm. 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 1528Alaska Airlines | 11:30am | 1:05pm | 18 | 81% |
| AS 253Alaska Airlines | 11:34am | 1:07pm | 13 | 92% |
| AS 2130Alaska Airlines · operated by Horizon Air | 6:29pm | 8:05pm | 31 | 91% |
Is OTZ to ANC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 716 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (86%), those around 6pm the least (84%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (80%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 716 | 85% | 10 min | 6.4% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 57 | 3,453 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,609 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 2,602 | |
| November 2025 | 57 | 2,705 | |
| December 2025 | 53 | 2,852 | |
| January 2026 | 58 | 2,099 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 1,915 | |
| March 2026 | 61 | 3,175 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 3,142 | |
| May 2026 | 57 | 2,798 | |
| June 2026 | 54 | 3,129 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 3,588 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.