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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Anchorage to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:54 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:54 am.

The flight takes about 4h 59m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Anchorage to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Francisco takes 4h 59m, covering 2,014 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Anchorage to San Francisco range from $400 to $674, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $356 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $609 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $459 to $1,522. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Anchorage to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Anchorage to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $317.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco usually depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Anchorage to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Anchorage to San Francisco. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $684, a difference of $328.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Anchorage and San Francisco.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 42m, compared with 7h 41m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 40m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage (Pacific Time vs Alaska Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Anchorage to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.