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Route · DLG → ANC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dillingham to Anchorage

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DLG to ANC (Dillingham to Anchorage) ranks #4370 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
1,168
Flights
#4370 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

5.7%

Best Month

Aug 2021 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2022 74%

Distance

329 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 31 10 1 0 AS
Jul 2025 31 4 0 0 AS
Sep 2024 30 4 1 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 2 1 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 8 0 0 AS
Sep 2023 30 8 1 0 AS
Aug 2023 35 4 1 0 AS
Jul 2023 34 7 1 0 AS
Jun 2023 32 8 1 0 AS
Dec 2022 30 9 4 0 QX
Oct 2022 31 6 3 0 QX
Sep 2022 36 24 1 0 QX,AS
Aug 2022 62 11 0 0 AS,QX
Jul 2022 62 16 1 0 QX,AS
Jun 2022 44 14 1 0 QX,AS
May 2022 31 7 0 0 QX,AS
Apr 2022 30 3 1 0 QX
Mar 2022 31 8 10 0 QX
Jan 2022 30 11 5 0 QX
Dec 2021 30 14 12 0 QX
Oct 2021 31 5 0 0 QX
Sep 2021 37 10 0 0 QX,AS
Aug 2021 62 2 4 0 QX,AS

DLG–ANC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (90.0%) · weakest: December (61.7%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctDec 61.7%

Strongest calendar month

April

90.0% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~45 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

61.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

5.7%

49 of 862 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 862 flights

What the Data Says About DLG to ANC

The Dillingham to Anchorage corridor (DLG to ANC) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,168 tracked flights. Late flights run 55.9 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 329-mile route; over the last 24 months, 49 of 862 flights were cancelled (5.7%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2021 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2022 came in at just 74% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DLG–ANC peaks in April at 90.0% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~45 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 61.7%, a 28.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DLG to ANC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DLG to ANC ranks #4370 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 DLG to ANC?
Flights from Dillingham to Anchorage have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 1,168 flights. The average delay is 55.9 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2021 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DLG to ANC?
Over the last 24 months, 5.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 862 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DLG to ANC?
The flight distance from Dillingham (DLG) to Anchorage (ANC) is approximately 329 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DLG to ANC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2021 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2022 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DLG–ANC data

DLG–ANC is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DLG and ANC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DLG airport
  • If your dates flex, April (90.0% on-time) beats December (61.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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