Cheap flights from San Diego to Anchorage (SAN - ANC) from $195

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 5/15. 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.
SAN — ANC
Mar 23 — Mar 301

The best prices from San Diego to Anchorage are usually found in February or October, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$539

Round-trip from

$438
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From San Diego to Anchorage

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Anchorage?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Diego to Anchorage. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Anchorage.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 24 days in advance to save up to 138% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 24 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Diego to Anchorage 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $469, or $726 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Anchorage?

Flights from San Diego to Anchorage lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Anchorage in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $333.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Anchorage (SAN - ANC)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Anchorage is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from San Diego to Anchorage

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Diego and Anchorage. 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.
Take a peek at the cheapest Delta flights we've detected traveling from San Diego to Anchorage. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/18$388
Fri 4/197:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
1 stop15h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/17$421
Sat 5/411:00 amSAN - ANC
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Thu 5/98:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/18$426
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/18$428
Mon 4/221:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Sat 4/271:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/18$444
Fri 4/191:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/17$446
Sat 6/83:30 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Sat 6/1512:40 amANC - SAN
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/17$454
Fri 6/77:20 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop15h 36mDelta
Tue 6/182:20 pmANC - SAN
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/17$484
Fri 4/1910:10 amSAN - ANC
2 stops15h 09mDelta
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/17$488

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Anchorage

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Diego and Anchorage. 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.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from San Diego to Anchorage. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 5/138:00 amSAN - ANC
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/226:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop14h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$555
Fri 5/246:16 amSAN - ANC
2 stops16h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/316:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop15h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$669
Sat 5/258:00 amSAN - ANC
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$701
Mon 4/226:20 amSAN - ANC
2 stops18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/285:22 pmANC - SAN
2 stops17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$706
Tue 5/2810:00 amSAN - ANC
2 stops13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$716
Thu 6/69:47 amSAN - ANC
2 stops11h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/191:55 amANC - SAN
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$739
Sat 5/256:16 amSAN - ANC
2 stops16h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$746
Fri 6/77:00 amSAN - ANC
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/141:55 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$781

Cheap San Diego to Anchorage flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Anchorage 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.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Anchorage in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/18$388
Fri 4/191:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/18$421
Fri 4/197:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop15h 44mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/18$426
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/18$428
Mon 4/153:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/18$444
Fri 4/191:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/17$446
Mon 4/156:15 amSAN - ANC
1 stop18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/225:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop11h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$448
Mon 4/156:20 amSAN - ANC
2 stops20h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/211:35 amANC - SAN
1 stop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$453
Mon 4/222:00 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop11h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/286:55 pmANC - SAN
2 stops13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$455

San Diego to Anchorage 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Anchorage 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.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Anchorage in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/18$388
Fri 4/191:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/18$421
Fri 4/197:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop15h 44mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/18$426
Sat 4/207:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 4/221:29 amANC - SAN
2 stops14h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/18$428
Sat 8/249:00 amSAN - ANC
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/313:45 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$435
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
Mon 4/153:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SAN
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/18$444
Fri 4/191:29 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SAN
2 stops15h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/17$446
Mon 4/156:15 amSAN - ANC
1 stop18h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/225:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop11h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$448

Non-stop flights to Anchorage from San Diego

Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to Anchorage. 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.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Diego to Anchorage, check out these fares. Users seeking other options on flights from San Diego to Anchorage should update the search form at the top of the page.
Sat 8/249:00 amSAN - ANC
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/313:45 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$435
Sat 5/259:30 amSAN - ANC
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/153:45 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$505

One-way flights to Anchorage from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Anchorage. 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.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Anchorage can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Wed 5/153:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 3/18$195
Thu 5/96:00 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop16h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$260
Thu 5/910:51 amSAN - ANC
2 stops14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$265
Fri 5/178:09 amSAN - ANC
2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$329
Sat 6/153:30 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/18$333
Fri 6/141:40 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop21h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/16$339
Wed 5/1510:10 amSAN - ANC
2 stops15h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/18$344
Fri 3/2911:03 amSAN - ANC
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/17$373
Tue 6/41:38 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/18$391

Find flights from San Diego to Anchorage within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Anchorage 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.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$388 - $555

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 4/20

1 stop7h 48m

Anchorage

Mon 4/22

1 stop10h 05m

$388

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 4/19

1 stop7h 48m

Anchorage

Mon 4/22

1 stop15h 16m

$421

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 5/4

2 stops14h 19m

Anchorage

Thu 5/9

1 stop8h 59m

$426

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 5/17

1 stop18h 06m

Anchorage

Mon 5/27

1 stop27h 37m

$437

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 4/15

1 stop18h 19m

Anchorage

Mon 4/22

1 stop11h 03m

$448

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 4/15

2 stops20h 00m

Anchorage

Sun 4/21

1 stop6h 51m

$453

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 5/3

1 stop11h 21m

Anchorage

Mon 5/6

2 stops9h 13m

$455

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 4/15

2 stops23h 42m

Anchorage

Mon 4/22

2 stops14h 12m

$540

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 5/13

1 stop14h 15m

Anchorage

Wed 5/22

1 stop14h 37m

$555

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Anchorage. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Anchorage by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Anchorage by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Anchorage is currently $314 while a round-trip flight costs $458. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $438). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in June is currently the most expensive (average of $768). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$438

February

$480

March

$555

April

$519

May

$586

June

$768

July

$750

August

$587

September

$553

October

$508

November

$487

December

$491

Temperature and rainfall in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ANC

Temperature

17.6 - 59 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Anchorage, such as Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

7.4
Good
11,618 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

7.3
Good
704 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Anchorage for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Anchorage for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $388, but on average you can expect to pay $461.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Anchorage for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 2 direct flights from San Diego to Anchorage under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Anchorage is less than $470.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($388), Sun Country Air ($437), and Alaska Airlines ($448) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Anchorage. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Anchorage for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Anchorage one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Anchorage are Delta ($195), Alaska Airlines ($260), and American Airlines ($408).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Anchorage?

  • What does SAN to ANC mean?

    Great question - SAN to ANC just means San Diego Airport to Anchorage Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$342Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$581Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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