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$157+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ANC
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$157
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 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 November 26, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/317:55 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 42mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/812:59 amANC - LAX
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/25$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:10 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop7h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amANC - LAX
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/26$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/247:59 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop7h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amANC - LAX
1 stop15h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/24$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/222:51 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/241:30 amANC - LAX
1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Mon 12/227:40 amLAX - ANC
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Thu 12/255:45 amANC - LAX
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/26$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amSMF - ANC
1 stop12h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amANC - SMF
1 stop15h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/23$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/236:38 amONT - ANC
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Tue 12/301:44 pmANC - ONT
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/25$340
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:38 pmFAT - ANC
1 stop7h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/302:20 amANC - FAT
1 stop7h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/25$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/255:45 amSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Sun 12/281:15 amANC - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/24$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/236:12 pmSMF - ANC
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Tue 1/61:20 amANC - SMF
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/24$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/197:45 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Wed 12/249:15 pmANC - SJC
1 stop22h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/23$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/226:38 amONT - ANC
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Tue 12/301:44 pmANC - ONT
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/25$344

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 November 26, 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 2/12

8:15 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Anchorage

Thu 2/19

5:15 am-7:36 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$306

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

11:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Anchorage

Sat 1/17

12:59 am-7:17 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$306

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:09 pm-12:54 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-8:36 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$306

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

8:09 pm-12:54 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Anchorage

Fri 1/16

6:03 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 52m

$306

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:09 pm-7:23 am

1 stop12h 14m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/11

8:55 pm-7:16 am

1 stop9h 21m

$314

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

8:09 pm-12:39 am

1 stop29h 30m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/18

1:52 pm-7:17 am

1 stop16h 25m

$314

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

7:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

5:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$316

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

9:55 am-10:18 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Anchorage

Sat 2/7

1:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$316

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 12/24

7:59 pm-2:39 am

1 stop7h 40m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop8h 57m

$316

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

5:59 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 45m

Anchorage

Thu 1/1

7:05 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$316

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Best time to book a flight from California to Alaska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alaska from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $196). Flying from California to Alaska in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Alaska at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Alaska. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Alaska flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Alaska

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Alaska. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USAK are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Alaska?

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 November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Alaska by reading reviews from past customers. 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
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,815 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,050 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,037 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,363 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Alaska. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Alaska flight route?

    The California to Alaska flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Alaska?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta can get you from California to Alaska in just under 5h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. There are 2341 mi between California and Alaska. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $162 and United Airlines 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $196). Flying from California to Alaska in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$187Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$220Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$293Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$475Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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