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$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ANC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/246:10 amOAK - ANC
1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amANC - OAK
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$530
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/242:24 pmSTS - ANC
1 stop22h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/52:20 amANC - STS
1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$530
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/243:53 pmSTS - ANC
2 stops11h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/612:49 amANC - STS
1 stop10h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$535
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2412:34 pmOAK - ANC
2 stops25h 07mDelta
Wed 1/75:55 amANC - OAK
2 stops9h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/15$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/233:26 pmSTS - ANC
2 stops12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/51:04 amANC - STS
2 stops13h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/238:32 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop25h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amANC - OAK
1 stop13h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$560
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/242:24 pmSTS - ANC
1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/41:04 amANC - STS
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$560
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/233:26 pmSTS - ANC
2 stops12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amANC - STS
1 stop15h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$565
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/246:30 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop7h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/66:20 pmANC - SJC
1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$574
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/235:53 amOAK - ANC
2 stops15h 44mDelta
Mon 1/51:20 amANC - OAK
2 stops13h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/15$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/235:53 amOAK - ANC
2 stops15h 44mDelta
Mon 1/55:55 amANC - OAK
2 stops15h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/15$603
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/236:15 amSJC - ANC
1 stop19h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/512:55 amANC - SJC
1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$606

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Anchorage

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Tue 1/20

6:02 pm-10:38 am

1 stop17h 36m

Anchorage

Tue 1/27

5:05 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$276

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Tue 2/10

1:59 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Anchorage

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-9:22 am

1 stop15h 22m

$276

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Thu 3/19

9:16 am-8:35 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Anchorage

Mon 3/23

1:34 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$334

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Tue 2/3

8:10 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Anchorage

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$340

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Tue 1/13

8:10 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 1/20

5:03 pm-10:28 am

1 stop16h 25m

$340

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Sat 2/14

5:31 pm-10:19 am

1 stop17h 48m

Anchorage

Tue 2/17

6:09 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$340

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

6:05 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Anchorage

Sun 3/22

1:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$342

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:46 pm-12:38 am

1 stop8h 52m

Anchorage

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$342

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:05 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Anchorage

Sun 3/22

1:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$342

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

6:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 39m

Anchorage

Tue 1/20

5:55 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$342

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. 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
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Anchorage from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Anchorage (ANC) if they book a flight to Anchorage from San Francisco Bay Area. Anchorage is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Anchorage’s city center.

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

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

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

    For as low as $342, Alaska Airlines can have you in Anchorage from San Francisco Bay Area in 7h 17m. San Francisco Bay Area and Anchorage are separated by a distance of 2014 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $149 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $176 and Delta from $178 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage consider San Francisco - Anchorage, San Jose - Anchorage or Oakland - Anchorage as they are the most popular.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $391 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. The cheapest flight overall is $275 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Anchorage) is currently priced at $342.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Anchorage.

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (average of $206). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Anchorage

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$255Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$273Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$318Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$354Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$522Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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