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$168 Find Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Francisco 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 Francisco

Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:33 pmANC-SFO
4h 43mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:21 pmSFO-ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$336Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:33 pmANC-SFO
4h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 6:47 pmSFO-ANC
9h 39m1 stop
$346Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
12:55 am - 9:51 amANC-SFO
7h 56m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:31 am - 4:24 pmSFO-ANC
6h 53m1 stop
$356Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:25 pmANC-SFO
12h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 11:15 pmSFO-ANC
10h 16m1 stop
$376Delta
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Thu, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 18
Sun Country Air Logo
8:55 pm - 10:53 pmANC-SFO
24h 58m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 7:48 pmSFO-ANC
20h 49m1 stop
$579Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
Sun Country Air Logo
1:20 pm - 8:14 amANC-SFO
17h 54m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 12:16 pmSFO-ANC
13h 17m1 stop
$593Sun Country Air
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 6
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12:34 am - 4:08 pmANC-SFO
14h 34m1 stop
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9:59 pm - 7:54 pmSFO-ANC
22h 55m3 stops
Tue, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 9:45 amANC-SFO
9h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:52 pmSFO-ANC
4h 47mnonstop
$623United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Fri, Jul 18
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:10 pmANC-SFO
22h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:52 pmSFO-ANC
4h 47mnonstop
$641United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 29
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2:25 pm - 7:12 amANC-SFO
15h 47m1 stop
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8:49 pm - 2:39 amSFO-ANC
6h 50m1 stop
$1,640
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Expert advice for your flight from Anchorage to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for domestic flights, ensuring quick luggage retrieval.


Alaska Airlines' Wine Flies Free program allows free wine shipping from select airports for Mileage Plan members.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for purchase, placing you in Zone 2 to secure overhead bin space.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort.

Airports
ANC

For a smooth departure, print your boarding pass before arriving at ANC, as kiosks no longer offer this service.

Read more about ANCby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Use BART for easy access to San Francisco from SFO. It's affordable and connects to popular neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Anchorage to San Francisco flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is October, where tickets cost $394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $654 and $589 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Anchorage to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $488, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Anchorage to San Francisco

When to book flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco was $168 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Anchorage to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Anchorage to San Francisco on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Anchorage to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $515 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 $446 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Anchorage with another airline. Booking your flights between Anchorage and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco from Anchorage up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Anchorage to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $227 or less one-way and $488 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Anchorage to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Anchorage to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Anchorage Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Anchorage to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Anchorage

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +6 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Anchorage to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 Francisco? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed for weather, then delayed for mechanical, then just cancelled. Once mechanical problems started I wish you had just started offering rebooking options (at the same airport). I felt my trip was not a priority for you. I called you, I asked for a better option (than changing airports), then I had to literally run around the airport making it happen. Do better.

4.0 OkayHarry, Jun 2025EWR - SFO
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Flight was delayed for weather, then delayed for mechanical, then just cancelled. Once mechanical problems started I wish you had just started offering rebooking options (at the same airport). I felt my trip was not a priority for you. I called you, I asked for a better option (than changing airports), then I had to literally run around the airport making it happen. Do better.

always delayed. toilet is too stinky worse than smells in sf homeless distriction

It was too cold for the first quarter of the flight.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

Get more efficient check in staff. My boarding pass was printed with different name. My son who was traveling with me had his boarding pass printed in duplicate and we were interrogated like it was our fault that I may have lost my own boarding pass when the staff knew very well she just handled and tore the piece she need. This was with PAL.

Laney was very helpful. I am computer illiterate. She helped me obtain a boarding pass and preferred seat. She was warm, friendly, helpful, and smiled. I was impressed.

Flight was delayed. Crew was not helpful in the plane.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

This was my first trip in years with Alaska. I don’t think I’ll do it again. The planes are old and tired looking. The seats are small with zero legroom. The JFK terminal is one of the worst I’ve been in. On this flight the pilot had to abort the landing and circle the Bay before trying again. I think I’ll stick with the usual suspects …

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Its good expeince but in enternteiment please be like you tube the music i like or movie

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

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