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$178 Find Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Diego

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$357
Typical prices: $607-$385
Southwest
Sat 5/23Wed 5/27
ANC - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/29Sat 9/5
ANC - SAN • Non-stop
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Route 992 bus is the cheapest way to Downtown SAN.
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Cheapest • Avg $378 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Diego (ANC-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Anchorage to San Diego

Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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11:55 pm - 9:55 am
ANC
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SAN
9h 00m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 10:45 pm
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ANC
8h 40m
1 stop
$357Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
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11:28 pm - 9:59 pm
ANC
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SAN
21h 31m
1 stop
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8:04 pm - 9:51 am
SAN
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ANC
14h 47m
1 stop
$358Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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10:25 pm - 10:25 am
ANC
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SAN
11h 00m
1 stop
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12:45 pm - 10:45 pm
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ANC
11h 00m
2 stops
$362Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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11:55 pm - 11:30 am
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SAN
10h 35m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 10:45 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 00m
2 stops
$367Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:51 am
ANC
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SAN
15h 27m
1 stop
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4:17 pm - 11:20 pm
SAN
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ANC
8h 03m
1 stop
$377Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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11:28 pm - 9:59 pm
ANC
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SAN
21h 31m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 6:22 pm
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ANC
11h 27m
2 stops
$382Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
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1:10 am - 2:24 pm
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SAN
12h 14m
2 stops
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8:01 am - 8:55 pm
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ANC
13h 54m
2 stops
$387Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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3:45 pm - 10:13 pm
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SAN
5h 28mnonstop
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9:28 am - 2:17 pm
SAN
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ANC
5h 49mnonstop
$399Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29
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5:15 am - 7:47 pm
ANC
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SAN
13h 32m
2 stops
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4:09 pm - 10:46 pm
SAN
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ANC
7h 37m
1 stop
$407United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:27 am - 2:44 pm
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SAN
12h 17m
1 stop
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9:28 am - 2:17 pm
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ANC
5h 49mnonstop
$409Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Anchorage to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Anchorage to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Anchorage to San Diego departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Anchorage to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $597 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Anchorage to San Diego

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$178
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 87% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Anchorage to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Anchorage to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Anchorage to San Diego

  • How many flights are there between Anchorage and San Diego per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Anchorage and lands in San Diego, with an average flight time of 5h 27m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Anchorage to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Anchorage to San Diego was $178 for a one-way ticket and $357 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Anchorage and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Anchorage to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Anchorage to San Diego?

    When flying out of Anchorage you will be using Anchorage. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Anchorage to San Diego?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Anchorage to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Anchorage to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Anchorage to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Anchorage to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Anchorage and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Anchorage to San Diego?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Diego on on Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Anchorage to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Anchorage to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $455 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Anchorage to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Anchorage to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Anchorage to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Anchorage is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Anchorage to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Anchorage with another airline. Booking your flights between Anchorage and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Anchorage to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Anchorage up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Anchorage to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Anchorage to San Diego.
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Anchorage to San Diego

Wednesday

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines

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San Diego to Anchorage

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Anchorage to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Anchorage to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12319 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

6.0 GoodTerence, Apr 2026
TPA - SAN
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The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Perpetually delayed, flight out was delayed almost 2 hours, flight home was delayed an hour and a half. On the way back no refreshments as an option, yet they gave it out to 1st class. No apology or notice of the delay going out both ways. Seats are nice feature wise, but the adjustable headrests don't stay up anymore. Feels more like a budget airline

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

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