What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Anchorage?

United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Anchorage

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Anchorage on average per week?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Anchorage is 53 per week as of July 2025. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $467.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Anchorage?

Seattle (SEA) was the most common stop: 93% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Anchorage from San Francisco according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Anchorage. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Anchorage on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Flights connecting via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 42m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Seattle (SEA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 26m.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Anchorage on average per day?

As of July 2025, there are 7 flights per day flying from San Francisco to Anchorage. The most common time of day flights depart is 5:00PM, with 63% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?

As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSFO-ANC

4h 59mnonstop

12:50 pm - 6:33 pmANC-SFO

4h 43mnonstop

$260Alaska Airlines

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lun., sep. 8 - lun., sep. 22

5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSFO-ANC

4h 59mnonstop

3:59 pm - 12:04 amANC-SFO

7h 05m1 stop

$269Alaska Airlines

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lun., sep. 8 - lun., sep. 22

5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSFO-ANC

4h 59mnonstop

12:50 pm - 6:33 pmANC-SFO

4h 43mnonstop

$278Alaska Airlines

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mié., sep. 10 - sáb., sep. 27

8:19 pm - 2:47 amSFO-ANC

7h 28m1 stop

2:37 pm - 12:04 amANC-SFO

8h 27m1 stop

$279Alaska Airlines

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lun., sep. 8 - lun., sep. 22

5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSFO-ANC

4h 59mnonstop

1:25 pm - 9:20 pmANC-SFO

6h 55m1 stop

$281Hawaiian Airlines

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sáb., sep. 13 - sáb., sep. 20

5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSFO-ANC

4h 59mnonstop

1:31 am - 9:12 amANC-SFO

6h 41m1 stop

$284Hawaiian Airlines

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dom., sep. 14 - sáb., sep. 20

5:03 pm - 11:27 pmSFO-ANC

7h 24m1 stop

10:59 am - 7:47 pmANC-SFO

7h 48m1 stop

$292Delta

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sáb., ago. 30 - dom., ago. 31

5:55 am - 1:28 pmSFO-ANC

8h 33m1 stop

12:55 am - 9:48 amANC-SFO

7h 53m1 stop

$298Delta

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mié., sep. 10 - mar., sep. 23

6:55 pm - 10:51 pmSFO-ANC

4h 56mnonstop

11:45 pm - 11:51 amANC-SFO

11h 06m1 stop

$320United Airlines

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jue., ago. 21 - dom., ago. 24

6:55 pm - 10:51 pmSFO-ANC

4h 56mnonstop

4:08 pm - 9:47 pmANC-SFO

4h 39mnonstop

$333United Airlines

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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Anchorage flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Sep 8

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

4h 59m

ANC9:24 pmAnchorage

Sep 22

ANC12:50 pmAnchorage

4h 43m

SFO6:33 pmSan Francisco

$260

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Sep 8

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

4h 59m

ANC9:24 pmAnchorage

Sep 22

ANC3:59 pmAnchorage

7h 05m

1 stop

SFO12:04 amSan Francisco

$269

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Sep 10

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

4h 59m

ANC9:24 pmAnchorage

Sep 27

ANC12:50 pmAnchorage

4h 43m

SFO6:33 pmSan Francisco

$278

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Delta flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Delta

Aug 30

SFO5:03 pmSan Francisco

7h 24m

1 stop

ANC11:27 pmAnchorage

Aug 31

ANC10:59 amAnchorage

7h 48m

1 stop

SFO7:47 pmSan Francisco

$292

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Delta

Sep 10

SFO5:55 amSan Francisco

8h 33m

1 stop

ANC1:28 pmAnchorage

Sep 23

ANC12:55 amAnchorage

7h 53m

1 stop

SFO9:48 amSan Francisco

$298

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Delta

Aug 29

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

7h 32m

1 stop

ANC8:17 pmAnchorage

Sep 7

ANC10:59 amAnchorage

8h 07m

1 stop

SFO8:06 pmSan Francisco

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San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

lun. 9/22

12:50 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$260

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

lun. 9/22

3:59 pm-12:04 am

1 stop7h 05m

$269

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

sáb. 9/27

12:50 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$278

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

8:19 pm-2:47 am

1 stop7h 28m

Anchorage

lun. 9/22

2:37 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 27m

$279

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

sáb. 9/13

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

sáb. 9/20

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$281

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

5:25 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

sáb. 9/20

1:31 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 41m

$284

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

sáb. 8/30

5:03 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Anchorage

dom. 8/31

10:59 am-7:47 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$292

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

5:55 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Anchorage

mar. 9/23

12:55 am-9:48 am

1 stop7h 53m

$298

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

dom. 8/24

11:45 pm-11:51 am

1 stop11h 06m

$320

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

dom. 8/24

4:08 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$333

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage?

If you don’t want to visit Anchorage in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $399.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $525. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Anchorage is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $565.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage when you can find flight prices for as low as $526. Flying to Anchorage in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $586.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Anchorage flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Anchorage?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Anchorage from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Anchorage for around $500 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Anchorage from San Francisco for as low as $476 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Anchorage flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Anchorage flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Anchorage flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Anchorage flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$160
Fastest flight time	4h 47m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Anchorage	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Anchorage from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $160. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Anchorage found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $260.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage takes 4h 47m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to Anchorage every day.

There is 1 airport near Anchorage: Anchorage (ANC)

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How far is San Francisco to Anchorage by plane?
The distance between San Francisco and Anchorage is about 2002.5 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 52m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Anchorage?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Anchorage is Boeing 737 MAX 9 (37.78% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 (33.76%), Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) (20.23%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (4.20%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Anchorage?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Anchorage is Alaska Airlines, representing 61% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 18%, Delta at 10%, and Hawaiian Airlines at 9%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,611 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $338	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $354	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Anchorage
Alaska Airlines flies from San Francisco to Anchorage around 2 times per week, with 10,000 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Alaska Airlines deal from San Francisco to Anchorage in the last 72 hours was $338 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $549 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.
Hawaiian Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Anchorage
Across 2,611 Hawaiian Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.8/10. Hawaiian Airlines flies from San Francisco to Anchorage about 6 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $273 to $526. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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