Alaska

$261+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Alaska

SFO — ANC
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Alaska

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Alaska

Fri 12/49:45 pm -
1 stop15h 23m
Sun 12/611:59 pm -
1 stop14h 17m
Deal found 11/6$549
Wed 12/98:40 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Mon 12/1411:59 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Deal found 11/9$554
Fri 12/255:02 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Tue 12/299:00 am -
2 stops12h 57m
Deal found 11/5$556
Wed 12/99:45 pm -
2 stops21h 07m
Wed 12/167:00 am -
2 stops11h 13m
Deal found 11/9$562
Wed 12/167:04 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Tue 1/510:52 pm -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 11/8$562
Sat 12/59:59 am -
2 stops15h 38m
Thu 12/101:42 am -
2 stops12h 58m
Deal found 11/5$567
Wed 12/99:45 pm -
1 stop15h 23m
Sun 12/1311:59 pm -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 11/9$568
Wed 12/167:04 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 1/411:39 pm -
1 stop11h 16m
Deal found 11/8$569
Wed 12/239:59 pm -
1 stop27h 59m
Tue 1/512:45 am -
2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 11/8$570
Sun 12/66:08 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Sun 12/1311:59 pm -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 11/5$573
Thu 12/108:20 am -
2 stops13h 54m
Tue 12/152:53 pm -
2 stops16h 47m
Deal found 11/9$575
Sun 12/205:43 pm -
1 stop12h 51m
Tue 1/510:52 pm -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 11/8$576

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Alaska

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$538
(Expedia)

One-way from

$261
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$742

Good round-trip deal

$625 or less

Good one-way deal

$333 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Anchorage flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Alaska
One-way flight from San Francisco to Alaska
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Alaska.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Alaska.

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

12:54 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO San Francisco - ANC Anchorage

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 12/29

5:02 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 56m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$295

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 12/23

6:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops19h 05m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$297

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 1/28

10:27 am-12:46 am

2 stops15h 19m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$300

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO San Francisco - ANC Anchorage

SFOANC

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

3:07 pm-2:13 am

2 stops12h 06m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$300

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 12/17

1:20 pm-1:48 am

2 stops13h 28m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$306

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO San Francisco - ANC Anchorage

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

1:20 pm-12:58 am

1 stop12h 38m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO San Francisco - ANC Anchorage

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

1:20 pm-12:58 am

1 stop12h 38m

Anchorage

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/3

1:00 pm-12:36 am

1 stop12h 36m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 12/22

6:08 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 27m

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska (average of $365). Flying from San Francisco to Alaska in November is currently the most expensive (average of $742). 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 SFO to AK?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Alaska by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Alaska flights typically cost between $576 and $946 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $538 on Alaska Airlines (Feb 25-Mar 1).

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

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Alaska. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Alaska flight should consider departing on Monday 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Alaska to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

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

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

    For a flight from San Francisco to Alaska, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

    For as low as $561, Alaska Airlines can have you in Alaska from San Francisco in 9h 50m. There are 2014 mi between San Francisco and Alaska. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $192. Users have also found prices from $199 and $219 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Alaska?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Alaska consider choosing Qantas Airways (100%), American Airlines (83%) or Condor (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Alaska? While on average our users pay $495, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $292. The most popular route (San Francisco - Anchorage), is priced around $601.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 to Alaska.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska (average of $365). Flying from San Francisco to Alaska in November is currently the most expensive (average of $742). 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 San Francisco to Alaska

Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Alaska

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$372Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$456Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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