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

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

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 52m and 5h 24m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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 74% 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 May 2026, 8 flights take off from California and land in Anchorage each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

The number of flights available between California and Anchorage is 56 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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 May 2026, there are 6 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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8:00 pm - 12:35 am

LAX

ANC

5h 35mnonstop

1:15 pm - 7:35 pm

ANC

LAX

5h 20mnonstop

$337Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

3:23 pm - 12:50 am

LAS

ANC

10h 27m

1 stop

12:35 am - 12:02 pm

ANC

LAS

10h 27m

1 stop

$337Delta

Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8

8:00 pm - 12:35 am

LAX

ANC

5h 35mnonstop

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

ANC

LAX

11h 00m

1 stop

$347Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

6:20 pm - 10:30 am

LAS

ANC

17h 10m

1 stop

11:28 pm - 5:40 am

ANC

LAS

5h 12mnonstop

$347Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

6:30 am - 11:52 pm

LAS

ANC

18h 22m

1 stop

11:42 pm - 8:59 am

ANC

LAS

8h 17m

1 stop

$357American Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 8

6:00 am - 11:52 pm

SJC

ANC

18h 52m

1 stop

11:42 pm - 11:56 am

ANC

SJC

11h 14m

1 stop

$377American Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

10:20 am - 2:13 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 53mnonstop

2:14 pm - 7:58 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 44mnonstop

$389United Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1

2:20 pm - 11:59 pm

SFO

ANC

10h 39m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 9:14 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 44mnonstop

$399United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:10 pm - 10:45 pm

OAK

ANC

11h 35m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 11:50 am

ANC

OAK

10h 55m

2 stops

$415Southwest

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30

2:45 pm - 11:45 pm

SNA

ANC

10h 00m

2 stops

12:55 am - 9:35 am

ANC

SNA

7h 40m

1 stop

$464Southwest

Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 6

Southwest flights from California to Anchorage

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Southwest

Jun 8

LAS9:40 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 35m

2 stops

ANC9:15 pmAnchorage

Jun 16

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

5h 05m

LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$412

Southwest

Aug 27

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

9h 55m

1 stop

ANC11:45 pmAnchorage

Aug 31

ANC12:55 amAnchorage

12h 10m

2 stops

SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco

$414

Southwest

Jun 23

OAK12:10 pmOakland

11h 35m

2 stops

ANC10:45 pmAnchorage

Jun 30

ANC11:55 pmAnchorage

10h 55m

2 stops

OAK11:50 amOakland

$415

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Anchorage

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Alaska Airlines

Jun 4

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

5h 35m

ANC12:35 amAnchorage

Jun 8

ANC1:15 pmAnchorage

5h 20m

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles

$337

Alaska Airlines

Jun 4

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

5h 35m

ANC12:35 amAnchorage

Jun 8

ANC9:00 amAnchorage

11h 00m

1 stop

LAX9:00 pmLos Angeles

$347

Alaska Airlines

Jun 5

LAS6:20 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

ANC10:30 amAnchorage

Jun 9

ANC11:28 pmAnchorage

5h 12m

LAS5:40 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$351

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Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

8:00 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Anchorage

Mon 6/8

1:15 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$337

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/5

3:23 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 27m

Anchorage

Mon 6/8

12:35 am-12:02 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$337

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

8:00 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Anchorage

Mon 6/8

9:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$347

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/3

6:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop17h 10m

Anchorage

Tue 6/9

11:28 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$347

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 6/7

6:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 22m

Anchorage

Mon 6/8

11:42 pm-8:59 am

1 stop8h 17m

$357

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 52m

Anchorage

Tue 6/9

11:42 pm-11:56 am

1 stop11h 14m

$377

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

10:20 am-2:13 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

Anchorage

Tue 9/1

2:14 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$389

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Anchorage

Sat 9/19

3:30 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$399

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Tue 6/23

12:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Anchorage

Tue 6/30

11:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops10h 55m

$415

Santa AnaAnchorage

SNA - ANC

SNAANC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/29

2:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Anchorage

Sun 9/6

12:55 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

$464

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage?

If you don’t want to visit Anchorage in April, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $177.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $429. 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 Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $493.

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 $437. 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 from California 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 $415 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 $370 on momondo.

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	$219
Fastest flight time	4h 43m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Anchorage	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Anchorage from California in the past 72 hours is $219. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Anchorage found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $417.

The fastest flight from California to Anchorage takes 4h 43m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Anchorage

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 May 2026, there are 6 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 MAX 8, representing 29.26% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 at 27.17%, Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) at 14.21%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 7.94%.

Best airlines flying from California to Anchorage

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Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,837 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $255	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,366 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $278	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,722 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,662 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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