Alaska

$210+ Cheap flights from California to Alaska

LAX — ANC
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from California to Alaska

Cheapest flights from California to Alaska

Fri 12/185:35 pm -
1 stop8h 13m
Fri 12/2511:49 pm -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 11/3$425
Thu 12/311:18 am -
1 stop10h 33m
Wed 12/912:24 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 11/1$434
Thu 12/178:12 pm -
Nonstop5h 46m
Thu 12/2411:49 pm -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 11/2$437
Fri 12/258:12 pm -
Nonstop5h 46m
Thu 12/3111:49 pm -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 11/3$439
Sat 12/199:55 pm -
1 stop15h 01m
Mon 12/285:45 am -
1 stop28h 18m
Deal found 11/1$439
Fri 12/411:20 am -
1 stop15h 53m
Fri 12/1111:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 21m
Deal found 10/30$443
Fri 12/46:43 pm -
2 stops12h 38m
Mon 12/710:26 pm -
1 stop12h 04m
Deal found 11/2$443
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop13h 35m
Wed 12/3011:49 pm -
Nonstop5h 31m
Deal found 11/3$449
Thu 12/176:35 pm -
1 stop8h 13m
Wed 12/232:12 am -
1 stop16h 26m
Deal found 11/1$450
Wed 12/238:12 pm -
1 stop12h 21m
Thu 12/242:07 pm -
1 stop15h 13m
Deal found 11/1$452
Mon 12/147:25 am -
1 stop14h 52m
Mon 12/215:45 am -
1 stop16h 13m
Deal found 10/30$454
Tue 12/228:12 pm -
1 stop26h 22m
Fri 12/2510:09 am -
1 stop19h 11m
Deal found 11/1$457

Find flight deals from California to Alaska

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$419
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$210
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Anchorage flight deals.
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From California to Alaska
One-way flight from California to Alaska
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Alaska.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Alaska.

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SacramentoAnchorage

SMF Sacramento Intl - ANC Anchorage

SMFANC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/19

1:02 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX Los Angeles - ANC Anchorage

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Sun 12/13

10:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX Los Angeles - FAI Fairbanks

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/28

5:27 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 09m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX Los Angeles - ANC Anchorage

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-8:51 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN San Diego - ANC Anchorage

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 12/21

4:02 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SacramentoAnchorage

SMF Sacramento Intl - ANC Anchorage

SMFANC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/16

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX Los Angeles - ANC Anchorage

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 12/10

7:00 am-8:51 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX Los Angeles - FAI Fairbanks

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Mon 12/21

8:12 pm-11:22 am

1 stop16h 10m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX Los Angeles - ANC Anchorage

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Mon 12/21

8:00 am-10:38 pm

2 stops15h 38m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$236

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX Los Angeles - FAI Fairbanks

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Tue 2/2

9:29 am-10:21 am

2 stops25h 52m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$236

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $406). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from California to Alaska in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to Alaska flights typically cost between $396 and $604 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $425 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 18-Dec 25).

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

The price you pay for your flight from California to Alaska may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this California to Alaska flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Alaska?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from California to Alaska in just under 7h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 59m. There are 1969 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 $168 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $172 and American Airlines from $177 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 $406). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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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Alternative routes for California to Alaska

Top 4 airlines flying from California to Alaska

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$278Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$456Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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