Cheap flights from California to Alaska from $164

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — ANC
Mar 24 — Mar 311

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Alaska?

To save up to 134% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 35 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Alaska from $589 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,000 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Alaska?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Alaska from California. Prices for January average $463 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $171. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a January flight can save you 49% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Alaska (CA - AK)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Alaska as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from California to Alaska

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between California and Alaska. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from California to Alaska. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 4/86:00 amLAX - ANC
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1011:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$353
Thu 4/112:56 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/1411:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$376
Sat 5/46:00 amLAX - FAI
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/108:45 pmFAI - LAX
1 stop11h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$408
Thu 4/41:14 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop10h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/811:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$470
Mon 4/2211:59 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2911:45 pmANC - LAX
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$471
Mon 4/88:42 pmLAX - ANC
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1011:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$490
Sun 6/97:00 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/214:00 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$584
Sat 6/17:00 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/24:10 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$624
Thu 3/287:30 pmLAX - ANC
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/3111:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$772

Cheap Sun Country Air flights from California to Alaska

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sun Country Air for the route between California and Alaska. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Sun Country Air flights traveling from California to Alaska. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Fri 5/175:35 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop18h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 5/2712:45 pmANC - SAN
1 stop27h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/18$437
Thu 7/115:45 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop19h 42mSun Country Air
Sun 7/148:59 pmANC - OAK
1 stop18h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/18$559
Sat 6/15:55 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop19h 16mSun Country Air
Sat 6/811:41 amANC - SFO
1 stop19h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/18$608
Thu 6/65:55 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop19h 28mSun Country Air
Thu 6/201:11 pmANC - LAX
1 stop17h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/18$613
Sun 6/3011:59 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop13h 24mSun Country Air
Sun 7/78:55 pmANC - OAK
1 stop19h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$614

Cheap California to Alaska flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Alaska specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from California to Alaska in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/1911:52 amLAX - ANC
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Sat 4/206:08 amANC - LAX
1 stop13h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/19$321
Tue 4/302:30 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Wed 5/16:08 amANC - SJC
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/17$323
Thu 4/1811:52 amLAX - ANC
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Sat 4/203:30 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/19$326
Wed 4/176:20 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SJC
1 stop11h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/18$328
Tue 4/162:35 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/221:50 amANC - SJC
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$335
Mon 4/86:00 amLAX - ANC
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1011:45 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$353
Thu 4/1110:35 amSJC - ANC
1 stop12h 29mDelta
Tue 4/161:45 pmANC - SJC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/18$354
Mon 4/229:13 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop13h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/2912:00 pmANC - LAX
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$356
Thu 4/184:16 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/2012:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$362

California to Alaska 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Alaska in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from California to Alaska in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/1911:52 amLAX - ANC
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Sat 4/206:08 amANC - LAX
1 stop13h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/19$321
Tue 4/302:30 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Wed 5/16:08 amANC - SJC
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/17$323
Thu 4/1811:52 amLAX - ANC
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Sat 4/203:30 pmANC - LAX
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/19$326
Wed 4/1711:52 amLAX - FAI
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Tue 4/231:30 amFAI - LAX
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/18$328
Wed 4/176:20 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Sun 4/281:45 pmANC - SJC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/18$328
Wed 4/1711:52 amLAX - FAI
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Tue 4/231:30 amFAI - LAX
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/18$333
Tue 4/162:35 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/221:50 amANC - SJC
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$335
Wed 4/171:15 pmLAX - FAI
2 stops12h 06mDelta
Tue 4/231:30 amFAI - LAX
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/18$338
Wed 5/111:52 amLAX - ANC
1 stop13h 27mDelta
Tue 5/141:46 amANC - LAX
1 stop11h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/18$346

Non-stop flights to Alaska from California

Discover non-stop flight options from California to Alaska. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from California to Alaska in the near future. If you're looking for other options for flights from California to Alaska, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 4/187:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/2012:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$367
Fri 4/197:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/2112:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$373
Thu 5/97:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1112:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$402
Tue 9/37:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1712:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$415
Thu 5/97:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/2712:58 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$426
Sat 8/249:00 amSAN - ANC
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/313:45 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$435
Thu 8/17:50 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1912:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$436
Wed 5/17:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/512:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$437
Wed 5/17:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/1412:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$443

California to Alaska flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Alaska for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from California to Alaska. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 3/288:10 pmSMF - ANC
1 stop13h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/171:30 amANC - SMF
1 stop6h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$599
Thu 3/282:59 pmSMF - ANC
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/185:00 amANC - SMF
1 stop8h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$604
Thu 3/287:20 amLAX - ANC
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/12:10 amANC - LAX
1 stop12h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$609
Thu 3/287:20 amLAX - ANC
2 stops14h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/25:00 amANC - LAX
2 stops9h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$615
Thu 3/286:00 amSMF - ANC
2 stops16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/171:50 amANC - SMF
1 stop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$619
Thu 3/286:00 amSMF - ANC
2 stops16h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/186:00 amANC - SMF
1 stop7h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$624
Thu 3/287:20 amLAX - ANC
2 stops12h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/112:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$644
Sun 3/247:20 amLAX - ANC
1 stop17h 37mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/2911:32 pmANC - LAX
1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$654
Mon 3/2510:36 amSFO - ANC
1 stop14h 40mDelta
Sun 4/71:30 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/18$656

One-way flights to Alaska from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Alaska. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from California to Alaska, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from California to Alaska should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Mon 4/156:15 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/18$164
Mon 4/811:50 amLAX - ANC
1 stop13h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/17$184
Mon 4/157:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$185
Wed 4/106:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/18$185
Tue 4/237:55 pmLAX - ANC
2 stops14h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$190
Tue 4/307:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$191
Wed 5/153:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/18$195
Wed 4/1010:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/18$205
Fri 5/176:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/18$211

Find flights from California to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Alaska that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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Fly to

Any airport

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$321 - $547

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Fri 4/19

1 stop11h 12m

Anchorage

Sat 4/20

1 stop13h 36m

$321

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Tue 4/30

1 stop14h 44m

Anchorage

Wed 5/1

1 stop14h 48m

$323

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/18

1 stop11h 12m

Anchorage

Sat 4/20

1 stop8h 04m

$326

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

1 stop14h 29m

Anchorage

Wed 4/10

1 stop8h 37m

$353

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Mon 4/22

1 stop13h 25m

Anchorage

Mon 4/29

1 stop7h 45m

$356

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/18

1 stop9h 08m

Anchorage

Sat 4/20

Nonstop5h 16m

$362

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 5/17

1 stop18h 06m

Anchorage

Mon 5/27

1 stop27h 37m

$437

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Fri 5/17

1 stop17h 56m

Anchorage

Sun 5/26

1 stop7h 28m

$473

San FranciscoJuneau Intl

SFO - JNU

SFOJNU

San Francisco

Sat 4/27

2 stops14h 06m

Juneau Intl

Sun 5/5

1 stop26h 29m

$547

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Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alaska. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Sun Country Air and Delta from California to Alaska have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.3
Good
15,312 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

7.3
Good
704 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seats were super uncomfortable even in Economy Premium. Paid extra for better seats but it felt like the pads had not been replaced in 40 years. Brutal for a 10 hour flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from California to Alaska for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Alaska for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $321, but on average you can expect to pay $359.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Alaska for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Alaska under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Alaska is less than $451.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Alaska for under $600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Alaska within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from California to Alaska?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday.

  • How popular is this California to Alaska flight route?

  • How many flights depart from California to Alaska on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 8 flights from California to Alaska a day.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from California to Alaska?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from California to Alaska in just under 11h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 17m. There are 2355 mi between California and Alaska. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What does LAX to ANC mean?

    LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while ANC stands for Anchorage Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Fairbanks Airport (FAI), Juneau Intl Airport (JNU), Ketchikan Airport (KTN), Sitka Airport (SIT), Kodiak Airport (ADQ) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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United AirlinesCheapest$175Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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