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$162+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — SFO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 28, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:41 am
ANC
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/110:59 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop11h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/25$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/410:25 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/82:00 pm
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:55 pm
ANC
-
SFO
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/2511:15 am
SFO
-
ANC
2 stops12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$407
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/188:00 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/1810:03 pm
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop15h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$411
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1411:59 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop21h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/167:47 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:14 pm
ANC
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1210:24 am
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$417
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:02 am
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/16:05 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop13h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$419
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2411:06 pm
ANC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/306:22 pm
SFO
-
ANC
Nonstop4h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/411:55 pm
ANC
-
SFO
2 stops12h 45m
Southwest
Sat 9/1211:15 am
SFO
-
ANC
1 stop12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$422

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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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(Expedia)

One-way from

$162
(Traveloka)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$569 or less

Good one-way deal

$300 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Anchorage to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Tue 8/25

10:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:05 am-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$402
Quickest round-trip

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 8/27

11:41 am-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

6:22 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

$417

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 9/4

10:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

2:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$417

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 9/3

11:41 am-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$427

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 9/3

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

10:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$427

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 9/3

11:41 am-5:23 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

3:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 27m

$427

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Wed 9/2

1:59 am-9:37 am

1 stop6h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

7:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$437
Cheapest one-way

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Wed 9/9

1:32 am-1:13 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$218

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Tue 9/22

1:32 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 02m

$218

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Thu 9/24

1:32 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 02m

$218

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Compare providers for flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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 Anchorage to San Francisco in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Anchorage with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $359). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 July 28, 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 60% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Anchorage to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Anchorage to San Francisco flights typically cost between $397 and $688 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $376 on Alaska Airlines (Aug 31-Sep 1).

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 July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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
7.9
Good
12,721 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,721 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,721 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,480 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,721 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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
10,046 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,721 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

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 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.

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

    To fly from Anchorage to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Anchorage take 4h 43m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 7 outbound flights from Anchorage to San Francisco offered by 3 different airlines.

  • 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 Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from Anchorage to San Francisco in about 4h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 28m. 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), Alaska Airlines ($297), and United Airlines ($397) offers the cheapest pricing from Anchorage to San Francisco. Delta is currently priced 51% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $167. Delta flights start at $168 while deals on United Airlines start at $198 one-way.

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

    Consider United Airlines (96%), Air Canada (93%) or Copa Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Anchorage to San Francisco.

  • 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 $3,296, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Anchorage - San Francisco), is priced around $411.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $359). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 3 airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$282Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$397Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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