Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Anchorage (SAN - ANC)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$357	Delta 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $357
Cheapest one-way flight	$179	Delta 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $179
Cheapest nonstop flights	$387	Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Sat, May 23 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $387
Last-minute weekend getaway	$865	Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $865
Cheapest business class flights	$1,007	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 28 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $1,007

Fastest flight	5 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Anchorage takes 5 hr 45 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 Diego to Anchorage is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $300–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $475–790

Popular airlines from San Diego to Anchorage

Alaska

from $367

Typical price: $355–750

529 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ANC Every day
Delta

from $357

Typical price: $375–850

80 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ANC Every day
American

from $357

Typical price: $485–1,000

28 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ANC Every day
United

from $357

Typical price: $405–850

24 weekly connecting flights

SAN - ANC Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 3 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 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 3 hr 1 min 63 mi
Homer Airport (HOM)

Homer United States 4 hr 18 min 121 mi
Seldovia Airport (SOV)

Seldovia United States 5 hr 58 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Anchorage

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Anchorage are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $300 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $179.

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

The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $367, flying from May 21 to May 30.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 25 to Jun 2.
The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage starts at $357 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $179 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego 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 Diego to Anchorage.

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 529 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage are:

Delta offers 80 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
American offers 28 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .
United offers 24 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $179.

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

The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $367, flying from May 21 to May 30.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 25 to Jun 2.
The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Anchorage is $357, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

No airline flies direct from San Diego to Anchorage.

There are 529 Alaska connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 80 Delta connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 United connecting flights from San Diego 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 Diego and Anchorage at price $865 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from San Diego to Anchorage.

There are 529 Alaska connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 80 Delta connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American connecting flights from San Diego to Anchorage per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 24 United connecting flights from San Diego 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 Diego to Anchorage.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Anchorage start at $387 from Sat, May 23 to Sat, May 30 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego 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 Diego and Anchorage start at $1,007 from Thu, May 28 to Thu, Jun 4 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Anchorage start at $357 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28.

To book business class trips from San Diego 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 Diego and Anchorage starts at $865 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Anchorage at price $865 is offered by Alaska from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego 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.