Flights Anchorage → Valdez
ANC → VDZ
Route overview
The flight route connects Anchorage to Valdez, serving a destination airport that sees approximately 25,262 passengers annually. This relatively low traffic indicates a niche market likely catering to local travel needs and possibly tourism in the Valdez area.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Anchorage (ANC) → Valdez (VDZ) route is operated by Alaska Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Anchorage the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Valdez: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Anchorage (ANC) to Valdez (VDZ) heads east for about 201 km, a flight time of roughly 40m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Anchorage the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (airspace/NAS (BTS)).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | 67% | 10 min | 11.9% |
Airlines operating ANC-VDZ
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ANC-VDZ
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Alaska Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
