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$187+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 23, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:10 pm
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/1810:25 pm
ANC
-
SAN
1 stop11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/176:20 am
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 8/2411:09 pm
ANC
-
SAN
2 stops13h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:20 pm
SAN
-
ANC
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Thu 8/1311:55 pm
ANC
-
SAN
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 9/2911:19 am
SAN
-
ANC
2 stops12h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 10/511:45 pm
ANC
-
SAN
2 stops12h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/237:15 am
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 8/2311:09 pm
ANC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/256:40 am
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop14h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 9/308:59 pm
ANC
-
SAN
1 stop11h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/117:43 am
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2111:09 pm
ANC
-
SAN
2 stops11h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$400
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/34:07 pm
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Tue 9/811:09 pm
ANC
-
SAN
2 stops13h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/237:15 am
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 9/52:14 pm
ANC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/34:07 pm
SAN
-
ANC
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 9/711:09 pm
ANC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$407

Find 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$373
(Southwest)

One-way from

$187
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$516 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Anchorage that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 8/20

2:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Anchorage

Tue 8/25

10:25 pm-9:35 am

2 stops10h 10m

$428

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 9/1

12:44 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Anchorage

Wed 9/2

11:06 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 59m

$437

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:20 am-9:15 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Anchorage

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$440

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 8/20

1:04 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 8/25

5:07 am-6:53 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$449

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/22

12:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Anchorage

Wed 8/26

11:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops10h 20m

$455

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/29

9:59 am-11:57 pm

1 stop14h 58m

Anchorage

Sat 9/5

5:07 am-2:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$456
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 8/8

8:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Anchorage

Sat 8/15

3:50 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$457

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 10/13

6:40 am-7:57 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Anchorage

Thu 10/22

11:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

$463

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sun 9/20

7:43 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Anchorage

Wed 9/30

8:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop11h 33m

$463

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 9/15

6:42 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Anchorage

Mon 9/21

3:30 pm-12:29 am

1 stop7h 59m

$463

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Anchorage

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Anchorage in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Anchorage flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Anchorage flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Booking 60 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $415). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in December is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 July 23, 2026.

When flying from San Diego to Anchorage, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Anchorage?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Anchorage flights typically cost between $422 and $656 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $373 on Southwest (Aug 11-Aug 18).

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 July 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Anchorage. 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
7.9
Good
12,702 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
12,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,702 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
7.8
Good
8,484 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,702 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Anchorage?

    Departing from San Diego to Anchorage will take you 9h 20m. There are 2448 mi between San Diego and Anchorage. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($324), and Alaska Airlines ($357) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Anchorage. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Anchorage for 34% 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 Delta ($179), Alaska Airlines ($208), and Southwest ($269).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $463 for a flight from San Diego to Anchorage. The cheapest flight overall is $298 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Anchorage) is currently priced at $373.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $415). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in December is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage

Discover the top 2 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$324Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$357Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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