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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Anchorage to San Francisco.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 6:24 pmANC-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-ANC
4h 46mnonstop
$336Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Mon, Jun 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:28 am - 9:15 amANC-SFO
7h 47m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 11:44 pmSFO-ANC
4h 46mnonstop
$346Alaska Airlines
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Mon, May 26 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:45 pmANC-SFO
4h 45mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 2:58 pmSFO-ANC
10h 53m1 stop
$366United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 8:15 pmANC-SFO
13h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 9:45 amSFO-ANC
13h 50m1 stop
$384Delta
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Tue, May 27 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:45 pmANC-SFO
4h 45mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:52 pmSFO-ANC
4h 47mnonstop
$416United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Sun Country Air Logo
1:20 pm - 10:53 pmANC-SFO
32h 33m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 12:28 pmSFO-ANC
13h 29m1 stop
$440Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 22
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 12:04 amANC-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 1:25 pmSFO-ANC
8h 15m1 stop
$449Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Sun Country Air Logo
1:20 pm - 8:08 amANC-SFO
17h 48m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:14 pm - 7:48 pmSFO-ANC
26h 34m1 stop
$450Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 24
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:29 am - 9:11 amANC-SFO
6h 42m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-ANC
4h 53mnonstop
$462Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 23
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:29 am - 9:11 amANC-SFO
6h 42m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-ANC
4h 53mnonstop
$525Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Jul 12 - Fri, Jul 18
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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

Alaska Airlines at ANC requires you to print your own boarding pass or check in via the app, as kiosks no longer offer this service.

Read more about ANCby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

For a quick city transfer, use BART from SFO. It's affordable and connects to key neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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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 Sunday 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 $435, 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 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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

    Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Anchorage and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (2).

  • 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 oneworld 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 $544 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 $456 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 $229 or less one-way and $375 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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 New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 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 9968 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
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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!!

8.0 ExcellentJudy, Apr 2025SNA - SFO
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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 …

Changed flight from San Fran to Seattle Then with a Delayed takeoff barely made my connection Waited over an hour for luggage 😜

Alaska no longer allows customers to print boarding passes at the airport. They only use mobile phones for boarding passes. Try getting on an Alaska plane with a dead phone and no boarding pass! Great customer service Alaska!

Boarding for Alaska Airlines is always chaotic with many people crowding the gates. Arriving in on Alaska in Los Angeles is always interesting since there is never a gate available. So the planes are often parked all the way out on the west side of the airport while waiting for the gate to be cleared of the departing plane. This flight was no exception.

Flight was delayed twice, I was forced to check my bag, and the only offered water or apple juice on the flight

Appreciate efficiency and early arrivals. Missed video on such a long flight (DCA to SFO).

I paid $49 to select my seat---6A a window seat just behind first class. When I started to get on the plane I was told that my seat had been given to someone else and I now had a middle seat. They finally gave me an aisle seat. When I told them I wanted my $49 back, I was told I would need to call alaska and fight with them to get my money back. And when i was on the flight people going by kept hitting me with their bags. I have tried calling alaska twice to talk about a refund but never got thru to the right person!

All 4 members of my family found the seats terribly uncomfortable. 2 of us suffered from back issues the next few days.

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.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The boarding was great. With all the delays I was grateful to get on the plane and headed for home. There was no in flight entertainment. Seats were very uncomfortable! Unfortunately we were seated next to an exit row so there was no recline in our seat. Other than that it was a smooth ride.

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 ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

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.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

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