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$179+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Anchorage (SAN - ANC)

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Anchorage are usually found in October or April, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$401
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$542 or less

Good one-way deal

$350 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/156:18 pmSAN - ANC
2 stops9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/311:31 amANC - SAN
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/2110:00 amSAN - ANC
2 stops14h 27mDelta
Fri 8/2912:55 amANC - SAN
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$435
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/28:10 amSAN - ANC
Nonstop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/812:49 amANC - SAN
1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$448
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/94:09 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 8/163:00 pmANC - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/710:54 amSAN - ANC
2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/911:45 pmANC - SAN
2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$490

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Anchorage 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Anchorage that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Anchorage

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San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 8/15

6:18 pm-2:39 am

2 stops9h 21m

Anchorage

Sun 8/31

1:31 am-10:14 am

1 stop7h 43m

$401

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 8/21

10:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Anchorage

Fri 8/29

12:55 am-2:40 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$435

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/2

8:10 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

Anchorage

Fri 8/8

12:49 am-9:50 am

1 stop8h 01m

$448

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/9

4:09 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 06m

Anchorage

Sat 8/16

3:00 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$488

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 7/7

10:54 am-10:52 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Anchorage

Wed 7/9

11:45 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$490

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/16

8:10 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$179

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Mon 9/1

1:57 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$189

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 7/15

10:54 am-10:34 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$264

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 8/7

6:15 am-12:16 pm

3 stops31h 01m

$298

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 6/27

4:09 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 06m

$360

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Anchorage. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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 ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Anchorage is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Rainfall in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anchorage 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 Anchorage when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, 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 Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($401), Delta ($435), and Hawaiian Airlines ($488) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Anchorage. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Anchorage for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Anchorage are Alaska Airlines ($179), Delta ($189), and United Airlines ($264).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $520 for a flight from San Diego to Anchorage. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Anchorage) is currently priced at $366.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $647). 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 Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Anchorage. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$344Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$394Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$447Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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