Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC - SFO) from $184

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 4/10. 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.
ANC — SFO
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Anchorage to San Francisco are usually found in August or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$508

Round-trip from

$268
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Anchorage to San Francisco

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

Users have found that flying from Anchorage to San Francisco on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 109% 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 28 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 Anchorage to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $535, or $712 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Anchorage. Users have commonly found prices around $476 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $148. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC - SFO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Anchorage to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Anchorage and San Francisco. 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 Delta flights we've found departing from Anchorage to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 4/81:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Thu 4/116:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/18$368
Tue 4/161:45 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$382
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Tue 4/2312:30 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop12h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/17$394
Mon 4/151:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Tue 4/236:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$411
Tue 4/161:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Wed 4/2410:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/19$420
Mon 4/81:50 pmANC - SFO
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Sun 4/146:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/18$422
Mon 4/151:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$425
Sun 4/141:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Mon 4/224:40 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/17$441
Tue 4/161:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Wed 4/2410:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop13h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/19$444

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Anchorage and San Francisco. 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 Alaska Airlines flights traveling from Anchorage to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 9/142:55 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/151:15 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$435
Mon 4/153:59 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/226:20 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$446
Sun 4/72:10 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/146:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop6h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$450
Mon 4/81:55 amANC - SFO
2 stops9h 32mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/118:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop16h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$455
Tue 4/912:30 pmANC - SFO
2 stops10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1112:25 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$459
Sun 5/1912:55 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/267:57 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$461
Sat 5/181:30 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/267:57 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$471
Sat 9/142:55 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/152:45 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops11h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$489
Mon 4/82:30 amANC - SFO
2 stops10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/114:45 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$490

Cheap Anchorage to San Francisco flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Anchorage to San Francisco 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 most attractive deals on flights from Anchorage to San Francisco in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 4/81:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Thu 4/116:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/18$368
Tue 4/233:30 pmANC - SFO
1 stop15h 57mDelta
Tue 4/3010:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$380
Tue 4/161:45 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$382
Tue 4/233:30 pmANC - SFO
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Tue 4/3010:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$393
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Tue 4/2312:30 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop12h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/17$394
Thu 4/253:30 pmANC - SFO
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Thu 5/26:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$402
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SFO
1 stop14h 32mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/16$408
Sun 4/71:30 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Thu 4/116:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$411
Sat 4/276:08 amANC - SFO
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Sun 4/286:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop16h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/17$415

Anchorage to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Anchorage and San Francisco 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 most attractive deals on flights from Anchorage to San Francisco in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 4/81:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Thu 4/116:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/18$368
Tue 4/233:30 pmANC - SFO
1 stop15h 57mDelta
Tue 4/3010:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$380
Tue 4/161:45 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$382
Tue 4/233:30 pmANC - SFO
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Tue 4/3010:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/17$393
Sun 4/211:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop19h 11mDelta
Tue 4/2312:30 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop12h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/17$394
Thu 4/253:30 pmANC - SFO
2 stops14h 56mDelta
Thu 5/26:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$402
Mon 4/226:08 amANC - SFO
1 stop14h 32mDelta
Tue 4/2310:55 amSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/16$408
Sun 4/71:30 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 12mDelta
Thu 4/116:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$411
Sat 4/276:08 amANC - SFO
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Sun 4/286:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop16h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/17$415

Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Anchorage

Discover non-stop flight options from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 Anchorage to San Francisco in the near future. Users can also choose from other Anchorage to San Francisco flights by using the search form above.
Sun 5/1912:55 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/267:57 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$461
Thu 5/2312:45 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/281:50 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$571
Sun 6/1612:40 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/176:20 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$575
Sun 6/3012:40 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/56:20 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/16$935

One-way flights to San Francisco from Anchorage

Search for one-way flight options from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 Anchorage to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Anchorage, there is a search form available above.
Wed 4/106:08 amANC - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/18$184
Tue 4/91:29 amANC - SFO
1 stop13h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/18$210
Tue 5/2812:45 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$213
Sun 6/1612:40 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$217
Mon 5/271:46 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/18$222
Mon 4/157:55 pmANC - SFO
1 stop11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$223
Sun 4/147:25 pmANC - SFO
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$227
Tue 4/1611:00 amANC - SFO
2 stops11h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$228
Tue 4/92:10 amANC - SFO
2 stops10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$232

Find flights from Anchorage to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Anchorage to San Francisco 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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$368 - $714

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Depart

Return

Price

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 4/8

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 4/11

1 stop9h 03m

$368

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Tue 4/16

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

2 stops14h 24m

$382

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 4/21

1 stop19h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

1 stop12h 49m

$394

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 9/15

Nonstop4h 49m

$435

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 4/15

1 stop6h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 4/22

1 stop7h 44m

$446

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 4/7

1 stop13h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 4/14

1 stop6h 53m

$450

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 4/15

2 stops21h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 4/22

2 stops24h 22m

$538

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 6/16

1 stop17h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 7/15

2 stops15h 18m

$590

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Wed 4/24

2 stops15h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/28

2 stops14h 43m

$714

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Deals found on 3/18

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Anchorage to San Francisco is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Anchorage to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Anchorage to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Anchorage to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is currently $217 while a round-trip flight costs $480. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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

$274

February

$281

March

$331

April

$324

May

$317

June

$386

July

$370

August

$298

September

$271

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Anchorage to San Francisco, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and United 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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This is trivial however, I was in row 11B there aren’t any windows in that row. I enjoy being able to look out the window.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Anchorage to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $368, but on average you can expect to pay $440.

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

    Cheapflights has at least 4 direct flights from Anchorage to San Francisco under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Francisco is less than $635.

  • How popular is this Anchorage to San Francisco flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($368), Alaska Airlines ($435), and United Airlines ($538) offers the cheapest pricing from Anchorage to San Francisco. Delta is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $184. Alaska Airlines flights start at $213 while deals on United Airlines start at $236 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Anchorage to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Anchorage to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $882, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $213. The most popular route (Anchorage - San Francisco), is priced around $368.

  • What does ANC to SFO mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Anchorage Airport to San Francisco Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ANC to SFO flight.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco

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United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$158Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$332Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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