How long does it take to fly to Anchorage?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, and flying into Anchorage, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 49m and 5h 16m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Anchorage

How many flights depart from California to Anchorage on average per week?

The number of flights available between California and Anchorage is 8 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 100% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Anchorage from California according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Anchorage. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Anchorage on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Anchorage on average per day?

As of February 2026, 1 flights take off from California and land in Anchorage each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 8:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Anchorage Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Anchorage Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Anchorage Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Anchorage Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Anchorage Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Anchorage Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Anchorage Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:45 pm - 12:27 am

LAX

ANC

5h 42mnonstop

11:50 pm - 6:13 am

ANC

LAX

5h 23mnonstop

$266Hawaiian Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 18

8:15 pm - 12:55 am

LAX

ANC

5h 40mnonstop

12:53 am - 7:16 am

ANC

LAX

5h 23mnonstop

$268Hawaiian Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 13

7:45 pm - 12:27 am

LAX

ANC

5h 42mnonstop

11:50 pm - 6:13 am

ANC

LAX

5h 23mnonstop

$271Hawaiian Airlines

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1

7:45 pm - 12:27 am

LAX

ANC

5h 42mnonstop

11:50 pm - 6:13 am

ANC

LAX

5h 23mnonstop

$274Alaska Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 18

7:55 pm - 12:35 am

LAX

ANC

5h 40mnonstop

11:45 pm - 6:05 am

ANC

LAX

5h 20mnonstop

$277Alaska Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25

6:00 am - 12:22 pm

ONT

ANC

7h 22m

1 stop

1:30 am - 10:37 pm

ANC

ONT

20h 07m

1 stop

$279Delta

Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 14

1:20 pm - 12:29 am

ONT

ANC

12h 09m

2 stops

1:34 am - 11:18 am

ANC

ONT

8h 44m

1 stop

$284Delta

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31

8:00 am - 10:45 pm

LAS

ANC

15h 45m

2 stops

11:47 pm - 9:07 am

ANC

LAS

8h 20m

1 stop

$302United Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

10:39 am - 10:45 pm

LAS

ANC

13h 06m

2 stops

11:47 pm - 9:07 am

ANC

LAS

8h 20m

1 stop

$312United Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

11:34 am - 12:53 am

SFO

ANC

14h 19m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 7:47 pm

ANC

SFO

6h 27m

1 stop

$316Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

Delta flights from California to Anchorage

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Delta

Apr 4

ONT6:00 amOntario

7h 22m

1 stop

ANC12:22 pmAnchorage

Apr 14

ANC1:30 amAnchorage

20h 07m

1 stop

ONT10:37 pmOntario

$279

Delta

Mar 25

ONT1:20 pmOntario

12h 09m

2 stops

ANC12:29 amAnchorage

Mar 31

ANC1:34 amAnchorage

8h 44m

1 stop

ONT11:18 amOntario

$284

Delta

Mar 31

SJC6:15 pmSan Jose

7h 14m

1 stop

ANC12:29 amAnchorage

Apr 7

ANC6:15 amAnchorage

10h 16m

1 stop

SJC5:31 pmSan Jose

$289

Southwest flights from California to Anchorage

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Southwest

May 18

LAS10:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 10m

2 stops

ANC9:15 pmAnchorage

May 22

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

5h 10m

LAS6:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$323

Southwest

May 29

LAS6:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5h 35m

ANC10:45 pmAnchorage

Jun 1

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

5h 10m

LAS6:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$339

Southwest

May 18

LAS12:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 05m

1 stop

ANC9:15 pmAnchorage

May 22

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

5h 10m

LAS6:05 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$348

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Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

7:45 pm-12:27 am

Nonstop5h 42m

Anchorage

Sat 4/18

11:50 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$266

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

8:15 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Anchorage

Fri 3/13

12:53 am-7:16 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$268

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

7:45 pm-12:27 am

Nonstop5h 42m

Anchorage

Wed 4/1

11:50 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$271

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

7:45 pm-12:27 am

Nonstop5h 42m

Anchorage

Sat 4/18

11:50 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$274

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

7:55 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Anchorage

Sat 4/25

11:45 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$277

OntarioAnchorage

ONT - ANC

ONTANC

Ontario

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Anchorage

Tue 4/14

1:30 am-10:37 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$279

OntarioAnchorage

ONT - ANC

ONTANC

Ontario

Wed 3/25

1:20 pm-12:29 am

2 stops12h 09m

Anchorage

Tue 3/31

1:34 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 44m

$284

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

8:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Anchorage

Mon 4/20

11:47 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 20m

$302

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/9

10:39 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Anchorage

Mon 4/13

11:47 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 20m

$312

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

11:34 am-12:53 am

1 stop14h 19m

Anchorage

Wed 3/11

12:20 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$316

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage?

If you don’t want to visit Anchorage in October, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $318.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Anchorage is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $416. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Anchorage is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $495.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Anchorage?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Anchorage when you can find flight prices for as low as $442. Flying to Anchorage in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $768.

What is the cheapest California to Anchorage flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Anchorage?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Anchorage from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Anchorage for around $412 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Anchorage from California for as low as $372 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Anchorage flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Anchorage flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Anchorage flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Anchorage.

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Best Price Found	$184
Fastest flight time	4h 49m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Anchorage	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Anchorage from California in the past 72 hours is $184. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Anchorage found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $357.

The fastest flight from California to Anchorage takes 4h 49m

Direct flights go from California to Anchorage every day.

There is 1 airport in Anchorage. From California there are direct flights to Anchorage (ANC).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Anchorage Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Anchorage Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Anchorage Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Anchorage Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Anchorage Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Anchorage Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Anchorage Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Anchorage?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Anchorage is Boeing 737, representing 24.90% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 23.67%, Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) at 19.39%, and Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 13.47%.

Best airlines flying from California to Anchorage

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Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,833 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $178	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,180 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,279 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $285	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,878 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,271 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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