Find Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC - SFO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$357	Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $357
Cheapest one-way flight	$188	Southwest 1 stop 12 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $188
Last-minute weekend getaway	$699	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $699
Cheapest business class flights	$1,017	Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $1,017

Fastest flight	4 hr 39 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Francisco takes 4 hr 39 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 Anchorage to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–680
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $485–670

Popular airlines from Anchorage to San Francisco

Alaska

from $357

Typical price: $355–820

599 weekly connecting flights

ANC - SFO Every day
Delta

from $463

Typical price: $340–890

95 weekly connecting flights

ANC - SFO Every day
United

from $357

Typical price: $425–840

82 weekly connecting flights

ANC - SFO Every day
American

from $377

Typical price: $465–1,000

21 weekly connecting flights

ANC - SFO Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Anchorage to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Anchorage to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $275 to $680.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $188.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest American flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $377, flying from May 29 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco starts at $357 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $188 and departs on Wed, May 27.

4 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Anchorage to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco.
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 Anchorage to San Francisco 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 Anchorage to San Francisco.

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 599 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco are:

Delta offers 95 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
United offers 82 connecting flights per week. United flies from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 21 connecting flights per week. American flies from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Anchorage and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $188.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Alaska flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 30 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 23 to May 29.
The cheapest American flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $377, flying from May 29 to Jun 7.

No airline flies direct from Anchorage to San Francisco.

There are 599 Alaska connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 95 Delta connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 82 United connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco 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 Anchorage and San Francisco at price $699 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Anchorage to San Francisco.

There are 599 Alaska connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 95 Delta connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 82 United connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American connecting flights from Anchorage to San Francisco 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 Anchorage to San Francisco.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Anchorage and San Francisco start at $357 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Anchorage to San Francisco, 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 Anchorage and San Francisco start at $1,017 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 5 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Anchorage and San Francisco start at $357 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Anchorage to San Francisco, 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 Anchorage and San Francisco starts at $699 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Anchorage and San Francisco at price $699 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco, 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.