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$159+ Cheap flights from California to Alaska

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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ANC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Alaska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$396

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/229:10 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop12h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/2612:18 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:10 amLAS - ANC
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Tue 5/276:05 amANC - LAS
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/30$316
This WhyPayMore deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WhyPayMore is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:45 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/412:18 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:30 pmLAS - ANC
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/291:40 amANC - LAS
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/115:43 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Tue 6/171:49 amFAI - LAX
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/30$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/319:00 amLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Sat 6/72:55 pmANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:05 pmLAS - ANC
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3011:59 pmANC - LAS
1 stop13h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$333
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:45 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop13h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/269:25 pmFAI - LAX
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$334
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:59 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/312:50 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$346
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/238:05 pmLAS - ANC
Nonstop5h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/272:45 pmANC - LAS
1 stop8h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:06 amLAX - ANC
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/411:45 pmANC - LAX
2 stops14h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:49 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/51:30 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$356

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Alaska that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Alaska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

9:10 pm-8:34 am

1 stop12h 24m

Anchorage

Mon 5/26

12:18 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$306

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/23

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Anchorage

Tue 5/27

6:05 am-6:51 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$316

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

7:45 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Anchorage

Wed 6/4

12:18 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$324

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Anchorage

Thu 5/29

1:40 am-9:19 am

1 stop6h 39m

$326

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

5:43 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 06m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/17

1:49 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$327

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

9:00 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

Anchorage

Sat 6/7

2:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$331

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

4:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Anchorage

Fri 5/30

11:59 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$333

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

7:45 pm-7:48 am

1 stop13h 03m

Fairbanks

Thu 6/26

9:25 pm-6:55 am

1 stop8h 30m

$334

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 5/24

4:59 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

2:50 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$346

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/23

8:05 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop5h 30m

Anchorage

Tue 5/27

2:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$348

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Best time to book a flight from California to Alaska

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Alaska

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Alaska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Alaska flight route?

    The California to Alaska flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Alaska one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $169 and Sun Country Air from $171 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Alaska that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Alaska flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Alaska?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Alaska.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Alaska?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Alaska by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Alaska. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$172Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$307Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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