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Route · ANC → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Anchorage to Portland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ANC to PDX (Anchorage to Portland) ranks #3382 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.5%
On-time
+8.5 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,799
Flights
#3382 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 96%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 87%

Distance

1,542 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 11 0 0 AS
Nov 2025 108 12 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 117 11 0 0 AS
Sep 2025 90 4 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 93 12 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 93 11 0 0 AS
Jun 2025 90 10 0 0 AS
May 2025 64 4 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 30 1 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 49 5 1 0 AS
Jan 2025 30 4 0 0 AS
Dec 2024 30 7 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 2 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 3 1 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 4 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 30 3 0 0 AS
May 2024 31 2 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 31 8 0 0 AS
Nov 2023 30 3 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 33 3 0 0 AS
Aug 2023 31 2 0 0 AS
Jul 2023 31 5 0 0 AS
Jun 2023 39 1 0 0 AS

ANC–PDX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (92.0%) · weakest: December (78.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

May

92.0% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.5% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,265 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,265 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ANC - Anchorage

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Anchorage, AK.

ANC on-time profile

PDX - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, OR.

PDX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ANC and PDX side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ANC vs PDX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ANC's stronger departures

ANC → PDX posts a 87.5% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 10 of 21 BTS-tracked routes leaving Anchorage. The same hub also shows 10 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #503 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ANC to PDX

Anchorage to Portland (ANC to PDX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.5% on-time rate across 2,799 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 64.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,542 miles and is served by 2 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 2 of 1,265 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Sep 2025 was the strongest month at 96% on-time versus Aug 2025 at 87%, a 9-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, ANC–PDX peaks in May at 92.0% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.5%, a 13.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ANC to PDX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ANC to PDX ranks #3382 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ANC to PDX? ▼
Flights from Anchorage to Portland have a 87.5% on-time rate based on 2,799 flights. The average delay is 64.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ANC to PDX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 1,265 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ANC to PDX? ▼
The flight distance from Anchorage (ANC) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 1,542 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ANC to PDX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (87% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ANC Airport

Anchorage
PDX Airport

Portland
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ANC–PDX data

ANC–PDX runs 8.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ANC and PDX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ANC airport
  • If your dates flex, May (92.0% on-time) beats December (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.5% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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