Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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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 $178
Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $178
Cheapest nonstop flights $443
Alaska Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $443
Last-minute weekend getaway $799
Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $799
Cheapest business class flights $1,093
Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Sat, Jun 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $1,093
Fastest flight 4 hr 39 min The fastest nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Francisco takes 4 hr 39 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

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
    626 weekly connecting flights
    ANC - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $463
    Typical price: $340–890
    92 weekly connecting flights
    ANC - SFO Every day
  • United
    from $526
    Typical price: $425–830
    81 weekly connecting flights
    ANC - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $463
    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 Alaska from $178.

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 $526, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
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 $178 and departs on Thu, May 28.
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 626 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 92 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • United offers 81 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 Alaska from $178.

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 $526, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
Alaska flies direct from Anchorage to San Francisco.
    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 $799 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
    Alaska flies direct from Anchorage to San Francisco.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      Direct flights from Anchorage to San Francisco are only available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
      The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Anchorage and San Francisco start at $443 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 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 $1,093 from Sun, Jun 7 to Sat, Jun 13 with Delta.
      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 $799 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.
      The cheapest last-minute deal between Anchorage and San Francisco at price $799 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.

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