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$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Anchorage (SFO - 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ANC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:41 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop6h 54m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 2/253:50 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 54m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$335
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:00 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop15h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/165:02 pm
ANC
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$347
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:57 pm
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop8h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/16:00 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$351
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/276:39 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/65:02 pm
ANC
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/185:43 pm
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/2211:50 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop22h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:41 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop13h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/241:08 am
ANC
-
SFO
2 stops13h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$360
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/307:27 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/301:39 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/277:50 am
SFO
-
ANC
2 stops12h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/141:08 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/2511:00 am
SFO
-
ANC
2 stops14h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/306:15 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/276:39 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/31:39 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$367

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$179
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$461

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$275 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Anchorage that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Anchorage

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Depart

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San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

1:45 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Anchorage

Mon 3/9

6:09 pm-10:37 am

1 stop15h 28m

$357

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Anchorage

Fri 4/17

3:45 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$357

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

7:27 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Fri 6/5

12:30 am-8:16 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$367

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

7:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Anchorage

Wed 3/11

1:20 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

5:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Anchorage

Tue 3/3

5:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop26h 45m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Anchorage

Sat 3/28

6:15 am-12:07 am

1 stop16h 52m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Anchorage

Tue 4/7

1:34 am-9:51 am

1 stop7h 17m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

5:55 am-12:09 am

1 stop19h 14m

Anchorage

Fri 2/27

1:20 am-6:53 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

5:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Anchorage

Sat 2/28

1:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$377

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

12:26 pm-12:27 am

1 stop13h 01m

Anchorage

Fri 4/17

5:00 am-8:03 pm

2 stops14h 03m

$379

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Anchorage in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Francisco-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Anchorage

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Anchorage from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 January 27, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Anchorage, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Within the past month, 8 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Anchorage in 9h 04m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2014 mi between San Francisco and Anchorage. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Anchorage, with prices starting at $245. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $280 and $283, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $178 and $179, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage? While on average our users pay $409, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $275. The most popular route (San Francisco - Anchorage), is priced around $357.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 to Anchorage

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$245Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$280Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$311Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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