Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Flights connecting via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 47m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Anchorage?

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

What airlines fly to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Anchorage from San Francisco according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 68% 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.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Seattle (SEA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 21m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Anchorage?

Seattle (SEA) was the most common stop: 71% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Flights via Minneapolis (MSP) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $563.

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

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.

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

As of April 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$160 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Anchorage in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Anchorage?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $568 to $376. The lowest price recently found on this route was $317.

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7:24 pm - 11:20 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 56mnonstop

5:02 pm - 10:46 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 44mnonstop

$317Alaska Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 23

7:59 pm - 11:11 am

SFO

ANC

16h 12m

1 stop

5:02 pm - 10:46 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 44mnonstop

$336Alaska Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16

6:00 am - 12:04 pm

SFO

ANC

7h 04m

1 stop

11:13 pm - 9:30 am

ANC

SFO

9h 17m

1 stop

$337Alaska Airlines

Wed, May 27 - Sun, Jun 7

7:40 pm - 12:35 am

SFO

ANC

29h 55m

1 stop

12:22 pm - 8:14 pm

ANC

SFO

6h 52m

1 stop

$338Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

7:24 pm - 11:20 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 56mnonstop

1:55 am - 6:02 pm

ANC

SFO

15h 07m

1 stop

$341Alaska Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 23

6:47 pm - 10:46 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 59mnonstop

2:05 pm - 7:48 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 43mnonstop

$342United Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3

6:47 pm - 10:46 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 59mnonstop

2:05 pm - 7:48 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 43mnonstop

$343United Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

SFO

ANC

11h 50m

1 stop

12:59 am - 12:49 pm

ANC

SFO

10h 50m

2 stops

$344Alaska Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 8

7:59 pm - 11:11 am

SFO

ANC

16h 12m

1 stop

12:12 pm - 7:49 pm

ANC

SFO

6h 37m

1 stop

$345Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

7:24 pm - 11:20 pm

SFO

ANC

4h 56mnonstop

5:02 pm - 10:46 pm

ANC

SFO

4h 44mnonstop

$346Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 9

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Alaska Airlines

May 14

SFO7:24 pmSan Francisco

4h 56m

ANC11:20 pmAnchorage

May 18

ANC5:02 pmAnchorage

4h 44m

SFO10:46 pmSan Francisco

$317

Alaska Airlines

May 2

SFO7:59 pmSan Francisco

16h 12m

1 stop

ANC11:11 amAnchorage

May 16

ANC5:02 pmAnchorage

4h 44m

SFO10:46 pmSan Francisco

$336

Alaska Airlines

May 27

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

7h 04m

1 stop

ANC12:04 pmAnchorage

Jun 5

ANC1:55 amAnchorage

8h 05m

1 stop

SFO11:00 amSan Francisco

$337

Delta flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Delta

May 19

SFO5:55 amSan Francisco

17h 20m

1 stop

ANC10:15 pmAnchorage

May 20

ANC6:00 amAnchorage

17h 05m

1 stop

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

$351

Delta

May 6

SFO11:00 amSan Francisco

14h 25m

2 stops

ANC12:25 amAnchorage

May 12

ANC1:55 amAnchorage

9h 34m

1 stop

SFO12:29 pmSan Francisco

$365

Delta

May 18

SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

15h 04m

1 stop

ANC10:34 amAnchorage

May 25

ANC1:55 amAnchorage

21h 10m

1 stop

SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

$370

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San Francisco

Thu 5/14

7:24 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Sat 5/23

5:02 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$317

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SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

7:59 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

Anchorage

Sat 5/16

5:02 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$336

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SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Anchorage

Sun 6/7

11:13 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 17m

$337

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

7:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop29h 55m

Anchorage

Tue 5/5

12:22 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$338

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

7:24 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Sat 5/23

1:55 am-6:02 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$341

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SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:47 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

Wed 6/3

2:05 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$342

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

6:47 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Anchorage

Tue 6/2

2:05 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$343

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

Anchorage

Fri 5/8

12:59 am-12:49 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$344

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:59 pm-11:11 am

1 stop16h 12m

Anchorage

Tue 5/12

12:12 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$345

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

7:24 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Anchorage

Tue 6/9

5:02 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

$346

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Anchorage?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage?

If you don’t want to visit Anchorage in September, then you should wait until October to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $355.

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 Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $507. 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 $555.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage when you can find flight prices for as low as $474. Flying to Anchorage in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $599.

What is the cheapest San Francisco 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 San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Anchorage for around $454 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Anchorage from San Francisco for as low as $436 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Anchorage flights?

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

How have San Francisco to Anchorage flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to Anchorage flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

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Best Price Found	$260
Fastest flight time	4h 53m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Anchorage	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Anchorage from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $260. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Anchorage found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $477.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage takes 4h 53m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to Anchorage every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Anchorage

How far is San Francisco to Anchorage by plane?
The distance between San Francisco and Anchorage is about 2003.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 53m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
As of April 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Anchorage Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Anchorage Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Anchorage Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Anchorage Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Anchorage?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to Anchorage is Boeing 737 MAX 8 (36.67% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 (35.67%), Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) (12.22%), and Boeing 737-800 (5.01%).
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Anchorage?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Anchorage is Alaska Airlines, representing 65% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 17%, Hawaiian Airlines at 10%, and Delta at 7%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Anchorage

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,561 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,839 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $281	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,400 reviews	Search Delta flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $298	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,207 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $522	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,564 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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