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$189+ Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC - SFO)

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — SFO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Anchorage to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Anchorage to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:02 pm
ANC
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/16:39 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:00 am
ANC
-
SFO
2 stops12h 54m
Delta
Sat 4/256:05 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/111:30 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
Delta
Thu 2/195:55 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/115:05 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/197:50 am
SFO
-
ANC
2 stops12h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:15 am
ANC
-
SFO
2 stops12h 42m
Delta
Sat 4/116:00 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$385
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:15 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/46:00 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop19h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$399

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Expedia)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$1,244 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Anchorage to San Francisco 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 21, 2026.
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AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 5/28

5:02 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

6:39 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$357

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 3/13

1:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

2:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$377

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Wed 2/11

1:30 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

5:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$377

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 2/13

8:55 am-11:44 pm

1 stop13h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

$377

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 4/17

1:35 am-9:37 am

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

6:05 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$377

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 3/27

1:34 am-9:51 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$377

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Wed 2/11

5:05 am-4:22 pm

2 stops10h 17m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

2:58 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 32m

$382

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Tue 4/14

11:50 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$189

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 3/23

11:50 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$189

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 3/19

11:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

$196

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Anchorage-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Anchorage-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Anchorage-San Francisco 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 Anchorage to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $232). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 ANC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Anchorage to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Anchorage to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Anchorage to San Francisco 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
11,771 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
11,771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,771 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
8,087 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,771 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
11,771 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
9,190 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,771 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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 Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 Anchorage to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Anchorage to San Francisco.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Anchorage to San Francisco in about 4h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 52m. The distance between Anchorage and San Francisco is about 2014 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($282), Hawaiian Airlines ($295), and Alaska Airlines ($336) offers the cheapest pricing from Anchorage to San Francisco. Delta is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Alaska Airlines flights start at $167 while deals on Delta start at $168 one-way.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Anchorage to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $768, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $197. The most popular route (Anchorage - San Francisco), is priced around $365.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $232). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 Anchorage to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$282Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$295Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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