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$178+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$435

Good round-trip deal

$396 or less
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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 April 30, 2025.

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.
Sat 5/243:45 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/312:50 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$346
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:20 amSAN - ANC
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Sun 5/2512:25 amANC - SAN
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/29$350
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:44 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/312:50 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$353
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:15 amSAN - ANC
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/38:50 pmANC - SAN
1 stop11h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$393
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/244:44 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:00 amANC - SAN
2 stops8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$422
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:53 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/1612:14 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$427
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:10 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Thu 9/412:27 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$467
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.
Wed 5/284:59 pmSAN - SIT
1 stop6h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/111:07 amSIT - SAN
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$484
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:00 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/269:10 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop13h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$497
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:15 amSAN - FAI
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:00 amFAI - SAN
2 stops14h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$501
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/278:25 amSAN - KTN
2 stops9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/31:52 pmKTN - SAN
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$525
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/711:14 amSAN - JNU
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Wed 7/97:05 amJNU - SAN
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28$527

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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 April 30, 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 DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 5/24

3:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

2:50 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$346

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sun 5/25

7:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Anchorage

Sun 5/25

12:25 am-8:42 am

1 stop7h 17m

$350

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 5/24

4:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

2:50 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$353

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 5/26

11:15 am-10:52 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Anchorage

Tue 6/3

8:50 pm-9:38 am

1 stop11h 48m

$393

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 5/24

4:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Anchorage

Sat 5/31

9:00 am-6:41 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$422

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 6/10

6:53 pm-2:20 am

1 stop8h 27m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/16

12:14 am-8:53 am

1 stop7h 39m

$427

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 8/28

5:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/4

12:27 am-8:57 am

1 stop7h 30m

$467

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/26

9:10 pm-11:23 am

1 stop13h 13m

$497

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

7:15 am-2:20 am

1 stop20h 05m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$501

San DiegoSitka

SAN - SIT

SANSIT

San Diego

Wed 5/28

4:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Sitka

Sun 6/1

1:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$504

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, 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 $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 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 April 30, 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.

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 April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Alaska, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. 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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $178. Delta flights start at $212 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $217 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 - Sitka.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Alaska?

    On average you can expect to pay $396 for a flight from San Diego to Alaska. The cheapest flight overall is $396 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Anchorage) is currently priced at $346.

  • 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 $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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Alaska

Discover the top 3 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$354Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$443Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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