Cheap flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Cheapest round-trip flights $357
Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24 — Sat, May 30
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is currently $357
Cheapest one-way flight $180
Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Sun, May 24
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is currently $180
Cheapest nonstop flights $357
United Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is currently $357
Last-minute weekend getaway $810
Alaska 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Anchorage is currently $810
Cheapest business class flights $1,007
Delta 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is currently $1,007
Fastest flight 4 hr 52 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Anchorage takes 4 hr 52 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $275–690
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $490–680

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage

  • Alaska
    from $357
    Typical price: $335–750
    562 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - ANC Every day
  • Delta
    from $377
    Typical price: $340–890
    98 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - ANC Every day
  • United
    from $357
    Typical price: $450–920
    49 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - ANC Every day
  • American
    from $417
    Typical price: $445–980
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - ANC Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Anchorage

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
    Anchorage United States 16 min 4 mi
  • Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
    Kenai United States 2 hr 59 min 63 mi
  • Homer Airport (HOM)
    Homer United States 4 hr 15 min 121 mi
  • Seldovia Airport (SOV)
    Seldovia United States 5 hr 56 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Anchorage

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Anchorage are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $275 to $690.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $180.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 24 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $377, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 24 to May 30.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $417, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage starts at $357 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, May 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $180 and departs on Sun, May 24.
4 hr 52 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Anchorage.
Most visitors arrive in summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is mild and dry. Winters (Oct–Apr) are cold and snowy. Local events include the Anchorage Folk Festival (Jan), Fur Rendezvous winter festival (Feb–Mar) and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (Mar), which runs from Anchorage to Nome.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Anchorage really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage.

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 562 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Anchorage are:
  • Delta offers 98 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
  • United offers 49 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
  • American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Anchorage.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $180.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 24 to May 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $377, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 24 to May 30.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Anchorage is $417, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 7.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Anchorage.
  • There are 562 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 98 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Anchorage at price $810 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Anchorage.
  • There are 562 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 98 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Anchorage start at $357 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Anchorage start at $1,007 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Anchorage start at $357 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, May 30.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Anchorage, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Anchorage starts at $810 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Anchorage at price $810 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Anchorage, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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