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$153 Find Cheap Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$303
Typical prices: $476-$356
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/17Tue 5/26
ANC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$307
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/21Sun 5/24
ANC - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $356 (round-trip)
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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

Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:01 am
ANC
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SFO
20h 31m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$303Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
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5:02 pm - 10:46 pm
ANC
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SFO
4h 44mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$307Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 10:46 pm
ANC
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SFO
4h 44mnonstop
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8:23 am - 11:40 pm
SFO
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ANC
16h 17m
1 stop
$317Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 10:46 pm
ANC
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SFO
4h 44mnonstop
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7:24 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$327Alaska Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26
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11:55 pm - 11:35 am
ANC
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SFO
10h 40m
2 stops
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1:45 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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ANC
10h 00m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26
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10:25 pm - 11:35 am
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SFO
12h 10m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
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ANC
12h 20m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 23
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6:00 am - 2:04 pm
ANC
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SFO
7h 04m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 12:35 am
SFO
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ANC
8h 50m
1 stop
$347Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
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12:30 am - 12:41 pm
ANC
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SFO
11h 11m
2 stops
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4:45 pm - 12:35 am
SFO
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ANC
8h 50m
1 stop
$352Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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5:02 pm - 10:46 pm
ANC
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SFO
4h 44mnonstop
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7:24 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$357Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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7:24 pm - 11:00 am
ANC
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SFO
14h 36m
1 stop
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7:24 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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ANC
4h 56mnonstop
$362Alaska Airlines
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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.

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

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 Francisco departing in May.

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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays 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 April, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,146 and $653 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 $369, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Expert advice for your flight from Anchorage to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ANC

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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Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$153
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
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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 between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Anchorage and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 4h 43m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

  • 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 $153 for a one-way ticket and $303 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?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers 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 MAX 8 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Anchorage and San Francisco, with SkyTeam 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 $508 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 $465 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $285 or less one-way and $369 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

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Anchorage

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12314 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

2.0 MediocreJoel, Apr 2026
JFK - SFO
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The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

I fell asleep and missed my flight and they rescheduled me no problem. Staff was professional and the plane was clean. I was very happy with my experience.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

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.

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