80% of flights from Juneau to Seattle arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the noon ones 69%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (91%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for JNU → SEA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 67% of the time. About 1 in 23 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 84 three hours or more; 1.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late8.2%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late2.6%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled1.8%
Share of all 1,589 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1,448 | 79% | 1.9% | −5 min | 4.6% | +58 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 141 | 91% | 1.4% | −13 min | 2.1% | +114 min | Delta Air Lines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at JNU). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 87% | — |
| 7 a.m. | 76% | 91% |
| noon | 69% | — |
| 2 p.m. | 80% | — |
| 6 p.m. | 82% | — |
Last flight of the day
On JNU → SEA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.6% of the time, against 1.9% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.4% of the time (earlier flights: 1.2%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 8:48 p.m. | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | first flight 5:03 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (87%). Worst: December (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 233 | 81% | 1.7% |
| Tuesday | 227 | 78% | 2.2% |
| Wednesday | 227 | 78% | 2.2% |
| Thursday | 224 | 80% | 0.4% |
| Friday | 226 | 82% | 1.8% |
| Saturday | 225 | 81% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 227 | 79% | 3.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 15 · weather 14
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 66 | 6:31 p.m. | 357 | 83% | 1.7% | −10 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from JNU to SEA on time?
80% of 1,589 scheduled flights from Juneau, AK to Seattle, WA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly JNU to SEA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The noon departures were the least (69%).
Which airline is most on time from JNU to SEA?
Delta Air Lines: 91% of its 141 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 79%.
What month has the most delays from JNU to SEA?
December (71% on time). The best month is April (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from JNU to SEA more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last JNU–SEA flight of the day was cancelled 1.6% of the time over the past year, against 1.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- SEA → JNU (return)
- Juneau (JNU) delays by hour
- Flights into Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.