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$171+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Alaska

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 December 9, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/309:24 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/611:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$525
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/254:02 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop14h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/111:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop7h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$553
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/245:05 pmSAN - JNU
2 stops9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/196:58 pmJNU - SAN
1 stop14h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$586
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2310:10 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/311:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop7h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/264:10 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$598
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/2810:10 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops10h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/12:09 pmFAI - SAN
2 stops17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/227:00 amSAN - ANC
1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$642
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/309:15 pmSAN - KTN
2 stops20h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/212:58 pmKTN - SAN
2 stops18h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$652
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:24 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop18h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/255:45 amFAI - SAN
1 stop14h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$671
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/129:34 amSAN - FAI
1 stop13h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/148:00 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$708
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/128:59 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop16h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/168:39 amFAI - SAN
2 stops9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$711
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/116:30 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/158:00 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$721

Find 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 December 9, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$677
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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 December 9, 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

Wed 1/14

1:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 40m

Fairbanks

Tue 1/20

1:30 am-2:29 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$286

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 1/13

4:01 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/17

8:30 am-8:11 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$325

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 3/24

3:38 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 51m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/6

1:30 am-10:52 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$335

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-2:02 am

1 stop20h 47m

Anchorage

Sat 2/21

2:26 am-11:03 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$344

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Anchorage

Tue 2/10

5:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$344

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-2:02 am

1 stop20h 47m

Anchorage

Sun 2/22

1:25 am-9:49 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$344

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 3/19

11:15 am-12:38 am

1 stop14h 23m

Anchorage

Sat 3/21

1:34 am-10:17 am

1 stop7h 43m

$344

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 2/19

3:25 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 44m

Anchorage

Sun 2/22

5:45 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$344

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-12:50 am

1 stop19h 35m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/22

2:18 am-9:49 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$345

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-7:30 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-8:58 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$351

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Alaska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alaska from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 December 9, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Alaska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Alaska?

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

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

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 December 9, 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
11,420 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,088 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,420 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $325. 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Alaska Airlines flights start at $178 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $179 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$361Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$443Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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