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$157+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Alaska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$435
From San Diego to Alaska
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/61:57 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop11h 53mDelta
Wed 9/171:50 amFAI - SAN
1 stop11h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/15$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/207:45 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/269:53 pmFAI - SAN
2 stops9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/201:55 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Thu 9/251:50 amFAI - SAN
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Deal found 8/16$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/178:43 amSAN - ANC
2 stops12h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/231:31 amANC - SAN
2 stops10h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/1111:17 amSAN - FAI
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1511:23 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/201:15 pmSAN - ANC
2 stops13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/2311:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$343
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/117:45 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/142:08 amFAI - SAN
2 stops14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/3010:18 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop24h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/75:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops13h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/16$349
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:10 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop7h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/75:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop7h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$350
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/241:54 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop11h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/3111:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop7h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$352
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/108:43 amSAN - ANC
2 stops12h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2010:45 pmANC - SAN
1 stop18h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/15$356
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:18 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop24h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/148:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop8h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/17$357

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Alaska that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Alaska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 9/6

1:57 pm-12:50 am

1 stop11h 53m

Fairbanks

Wed 9/17

1:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$257

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 9/20

7:45 pm-2:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/26

9:53 pm-8:29 am

2 stops9h 36m

$261

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 9/20

1:55 pm-12:50 am

1 stop11h 55m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/25

1:50 am-12:57 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$330

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Wed 9/17

8:43 am-8:03 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Anchorage

Tue 9/23

1:31 am-12:34 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$332

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:43 am-1:43 am

2 stops18h 00m

Anchorage

Tue 10/7

5:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$332

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 9/11

11:17 am-7:34 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/15

11:23 pm-9:09 am

1 stop8h 46m

$337

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 9/20

1:15 pm-1:43 am

2 stops13h 28m

Anchorage

Tue 9/23

11:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$343

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 9/11

7:45 pm-2:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/14

2:08 am-5:47 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$344

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 10/24

8:18 am-12:01 am

1 stop16h 43m

Anchorage

Tue 10/28

1:04 am-2:07 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$348

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 10/20

9:14 pm-12:01 am

1 stop27h 47m

Anchorage

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Alaska

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Alaska

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Diego to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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 SAN to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Alaska, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Alaska have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Alaska?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Alaska.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Alaska?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Alaska can take about 8h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. The distance from San Diego to Alaska is about 2564 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $157. Delta flights start at $219 while deals on American Airlines start at $416 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Alaska?

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Alaska are San Diego - Anchorage, San Diego - Fairbanks and San Diego - Juneau Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Alaska?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Diego to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $643). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Alaska

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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