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$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ANC
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$535
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area 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.
Wed 6/44:47 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/106:00 amANC - SFO
1 stop8h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$356
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.
Tue 6/108:55 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop14h 04mDelta
Wed 6/112:20 pmANC - SFO
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/29$360
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.
Mon 6/168:49 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/285:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$381
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 6/169:11 amSFO - FAI
1 stop16h 38mDelta
Thu 6/1912:29 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/28$382
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 6/97:05 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1511:45 pmANC - SFO
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$403
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 5/285:46 pmSJC - SIT
1 stop6h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/411:07 amSIT - SJC
2 stops10h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$411
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:58 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/1812:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$412
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/611:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop13h 17mSun Country Air
Sat 6/148:55 pmANC - SFO
1 stop24h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$430
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.
Sun 6/154:59 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Mon 6/2312:36 amANC - SJC
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/28$430
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:21 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop20h 07mSun Country Air
Sat 6/148:55 pmANC - OAK
1 stop18h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$438
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 5/247:54 pmOAK - FAI
2 stops15h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/311:44 amFAI - OAK
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$448
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 5/212:31 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop8h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/261:30 amANC - OAK
1 stop9h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$449

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Alaska that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Alaska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

5:49 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Anchorage

Mon 6/16

1:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$356

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

8:55 pm-9:59 am

1 stop14h 04m

Anchorage

Wed 6/11

2:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 00m

$360

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

8:49 pm-2:36 am

1 stop6h 47m

Fairbanks

Sat 6/28

5:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$381

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

9:11 am-12:49 am

1 stop16h 38m

Fairbanks

Thu 6/19

12:29 am-9:22 am

1 stop7h 53m

$382

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

7:05 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Anchorage

Sun 6/15

11:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 00m

$403

San JoseSitka

SJC - SIT

SJCSIT

San Jose

Wed 5/28

5:46 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Sitka

Wed 6/4

11:07 am-10:38 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$411

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

7:58 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Anchorage

Wed 6/18

12:25 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$412

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

11:59 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Anchorage

Sat 6/14

8:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$430

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Sun 6/15

4:59 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Anchorage

Tue 6/24

8:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$430

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Sun 6/8

5:21 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop20h 07m

Anchorage

Sat 6/14

8:55 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$438

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alaska from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. 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
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

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  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $169. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$272Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$366Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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