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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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — 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 Francisco to Anchorage are usually found in October or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$356
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$548

Good round-trip deal

$488 or less

Good one-way deal

$245 or less
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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 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.
Wed 8/205:25 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/3112:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$356
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:55 amSFO - ANC
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Sun 9/2112:40 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/11$357
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:25 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/3112:34 amANC - SFO
1 stop7h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$386
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1811:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop20h 49mSun Country Air
Sun 7/208:55 pmANC - SFO
1 stop24h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$500
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.
Sat 7/57:05 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/114:08 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$511

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Anchorage that are best for you.

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Anchorage

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

5:25 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Sun 8/31

12:25 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$356

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:55 am-4:24 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Anchorage

Sun 9/21

12:40 am-8:36 am

1 stop6h 56m

$357

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Anchorage

Sat 9/6

12:54 am-9:12 am

1 stop7h 18m

$396

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Sat 9/13

2:25 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$456

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

11:59 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Anchorage

Sun 7/20

8:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$500

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

5:03 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$179

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$184

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

5:22 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$189

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$209

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

6:11 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$250

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage

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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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should look to book at least 35 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 June 12, 2025.

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 25% 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 June 8, 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. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Anchorage

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Anchorage. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ANC are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

    Anchorage is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Anchorage from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Anchorage from 5 different airlines. 4h 47m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Anchorage, with prices starting at $356. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $357 and $396, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $184 and $189, respectively.

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

    Consider United Airlines (100%), Air New Zealand (100%) or Lufthansa (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Anchorage.

  • 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 $419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $189. The most popular route (San Francisco - Anchorage), is priced around $336.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$273Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$353Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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