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$173+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/263:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Wed 12/311:44 pmANC - SAN
1 stop19h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/2$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/233:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Wed 12/311:44 pmANC - SAN
1 stop19h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/2$415
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/252:13 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/302:20 amANC - SAN
1 stop19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/263:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Tue 12/309:15 pmANC - SAN
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/2$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/2210:10 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/302:20 amANC - SAN
1 stop19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/233:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Tue 12/309:15 pmANC - SAN
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/2$454
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/239:31 amSAN - ANC
2 stops11h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/301:59 amANC - SAN
1 stop19h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$456
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/256:30 amSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Tue 12/309:15 pmANC - SAN
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/2$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/234:10 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:59 pmANC - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/246:15 amSAN - ANC
1 stop13h 34mDelta
Tue 12/309:15 pmANC - SAN
1 stop22h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/2$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/263:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Mon 12/298:15 pmANC - SAN
1 stop26h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/2$486

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$669
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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 December 4, 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

Fly to

Anchorage

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 1/30

8:42 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Anchorage

Sat 1/31

12:38 am-10:07 am

1 stop8h 29m

$321

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 2/17

3:25 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Anchorage

Mon 2/23

5:45 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 2/7

1:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

1:20 am-2:29 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:50 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Anchorage

Sun 3/8

1:34 am-10:16 am

1 stop7h 42m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-8:44 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Anchorage

Sat 1/24

5:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 1/30

1:45 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Anchorage

Wed 2/4

1:20 am-10:02 am

1 stop7h 42m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:50 am-2:21 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Anchorage

Sat 2/21

1:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Tue 1/13

5:35 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Anchorage

Sat 1/17

5:55 am-10:02 am

1 stop27h 07m

$324

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-12:53 am

1 stop19h 38m

Anchorage

Mon 2/2

5:05 am-3:29 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$325

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-12:53 am

1 stop19h 38m

Anchorage

Wed 2/4

12:20 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$325

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Anchorage from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 28, 2025.

Booking 71 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $265). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in March is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 December 4, 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 8% 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 Thursday 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.

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 December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,815 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,398 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

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 8h 16m. 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, United Airlines ($278), Delta ($298), and Alaska Airlines ($375) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Anchorage. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Anchorage for 44% 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 ($178), Hawaiian Airlines ($179), and Delta ($198).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Anchorage (average of $265). Flying from San Diego to Anchorage in March is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$326Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$375Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$443Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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