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$163 Find Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Diego

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$368
Overall average: $440
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/20Thu 2/26
ANC - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
Typical prices: $257-$449
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/15
ANC - SAN • 1 stop
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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

Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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SAN
14h 04m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:56 pm
SAN
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ANC
7h 56m
1 stop
$368Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:09 pm - 10:04 am
ANC
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SAN
14h 55m
1 stop
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12:05 pm - 12:03 am
SAN
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ANC
12h 58m
1 stop
$371Alaska Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
9:15 pm - 8:53 pm
ANC
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SAN
22h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 10:41 pm
SAN
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ANC
16h 21m
1 stop
$375Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 11:59 pm
ANC
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SAN
14h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:48 pm
SAN
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ANC
15h 33m
1 stop
$376Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 27
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5:45 am - 4:29 pm
ANC
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SAN
9h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 8:44 pm
SAN
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ANC
8h 04m
1 stop
$377Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:40 pm
ANC
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SAN
13h 40m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 7:46 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 46m
1 stop
$382United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:08 am - 4:47 pm
ANC
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SAN
14h 39m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 12:30 am
SAN
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ANC
15h 01m
2 stops
$387Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
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2:26 am - 2:33 pm
ANC
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SAN
11h 07m
2 stops
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6:15 am - 2:05 pm
SAN
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ANC
8h 50m
1 stop
$392Alaska Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
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12:29 am - 6:30 pm
ANC
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SAN
17h 01m
1 stop
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10:29 am - 12:03 am
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ANC
14h 34m
2 stops
$396Alaska Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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2:25 am - 8:29 pm
ANC
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SAN
17h 04m
2 stops
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10:07 am - 10:35 pm
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ANC
13h 28m
2 stops
$397Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 January, where tickets cost $362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $917 and $681 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Anchorage to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Anchorage to San Diego

 
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Ramsey Qubein

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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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$163
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Anchorage to San Diego

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FAQs for booking flights from Anchorage to San Diego

  • 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 $163 for a one-way ticket and $368 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.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Anchorage?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Anchorage to San Diego.

  • 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 $524 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $441 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.

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Anchorage to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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7.8Comfort
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8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
STS - SAN
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Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

One of the flight attendants treated my grandma who is 77 years old badly and would respond sarcastically. Example my grandma "do you have and honey by any chance" the flight attendant "does this look like a restaurant to you. She was also very rude to myself and my children giving us attitude and being sarcastic when answering.

we waited for 50 minutes to check a bag and missed a flight. do better.

The flight crew was very professional and pleasant. Our flight was delayed 3 hours, but Kayak informed me in advance

I really hate the seat assignment at the gate. I understand it is so families can sit together but it caused me and others a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion, enough for me to not fly Alaska again. The app is so awful that it did not even update my seat assignment on the boarding pass but sent me a notification of my seat... it showed in Apple Wallet but not in the Alaska app itself. That only made the stress worse. I think most people like myself prefer to know where they are seated at check in 24 hours before so they don't have to anxiously hang out at the gate the entire time. This is not a good use of your agents time either to be dealing with all of us asking where we are sitting. You should automatically assign the multiple seat purchases to be together before they check in and fill us solo travelers in those gaps as we check in.

Alaska Airlines have beautiful new airplanes that have comfortable seats but tight for a tall person like myself. They do provide upgrades to flyers but at a $140 cost. My flight went smooth and prompt as well as without a hitch. The flight crew were warm and friendly as well as very attentive. I'd recommend this airline over Frontier airlines any day.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

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

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

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