SMF - ANC

$176 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Anchorage

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$368
Overall average: $487
Delta
Wed 4/15Wed 4/29
SMF - ANC • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$440
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/13Wed 6/17
SMF - ANC • Non-stop
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Park on level 3 at Sacramento for skybridge access.
Use People Mover Route 40 for downtown Anchorage access.
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Anchorage (SMF-ANC)

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

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 12:25 am
SMF
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ANC
13h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 10:21 pm
ANC
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SMF
7h 37m
1 stop
$368Delta
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:57 pm
SMF
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ANC
11h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 12:08 pm
ANC
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SMF
11h 13m
1 stop
$377American Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 11:58 pm
SMF
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ANC
10h 03m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 9:39 am
ANC
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SMF
7h 04m
1 stop
$382Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
12:49 pm - 8:37 pm
SMF
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ANC
8h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:45 pm
ANC
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SMF
9h 45m
1 stop
$383Delta
Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 12:46 am
SMF
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ANC
7h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:55 pm
ANC
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SMF
4h 30mnonstop
$387Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 12:46 am
SMF
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ANC
10h 51m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 9:50 pm
ANC
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SMF
8h 47m
2 stops
$389Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 10:09 am
SMF
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ANC
20h 14m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 10:04 am
ANC
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SMF
7h 19m
1 stop
$397Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 12:46 am
SMF
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ANC
10h 51m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 10:04 am
ANC
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SMF
7h 19m
1 stop
$402Alaska Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 11:50 am
SMF
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ANC
17h 46m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:29 am - 12:23 pm
ANC
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SMF
10h 54m
2 stops
$403Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
11:29 am - 12:25 am
SMF
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ANC
13h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:30 am - 5:29 pm
ANC
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SMF
14h 59m
2 stops
$405Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Anchorage flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Anchorage?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Anchorage, 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 Sacramento to Anchorage is November, where tickets cost $350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $685 and $595 respectively.

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

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 $485, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Anchorage, 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 Sacramento to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Anchorage

 
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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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Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Anchorage

When to book flights from Sacramento to Anchorage

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Anchorage 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 Sacramento to Anchorage

  • How can I get from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) into downtown Anchorage?

    To get into downtown Anchorage, you can take the Municipality of Anchorage People Mover Bus, which departs about every 30 minutes from different airport locations and stops either downtown or at the Diamond Transit Center. To move around the airport, you can take the complimentary shuttle.

  • Can I park at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) before my flight to Anchorage?

    Yes. At SMF, the East Economy parking lot is closest to Terminal A and the West Economy parking lot is closer to Terminal B. Complimentary shuttle service runs between the Economy lots and the terminals, but the shuttle buses are terminal-specific, so make sure you board the correct bus in order to catch your plane.

  • Can I find a cheap flight from Sacramento to Anchorage that is also comfortable?

    A cheap ticket from SMF to ANC aboard Alaska Airlines with one stop in Seattle offers a comfortable flight for economy ticket holders. On your flight, you can enjoy streaming entertainment, complimentary snacks, a USB and power outlet at your seat, and 31 inches of seat pitch.

  • Does the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offer any exclusive airline lounges where I can wait for my flight to Anchorage?

    At SMF, the exclusive lounges where you can wait for your Anchorage flight are not designated by airline. Any ticket holders can pay an entrance fee at the door in order to access the Escape Lounge. You can find one of these lounges airside in both terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Anchorage?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Anchorage was $176 for a one-way ticket and $368 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Anchorage.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Anchorage?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Anchorage?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Anchorage, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Anchorage are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $571 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 $508 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento to Anchorage.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Anchorage?

    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 Anchorage with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and ANC 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 Sacramento to Anchorage?

    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 Anchorage from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Anchorage

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $509 or less round-trip.
  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is a hub for several airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Atlas Air, Ravn Alaska, and others. Some of the most affordable flights from SMF to ANC are aboard Alaska Airlines.
  • Consider purchasing an Alaska Airlines ticket from SMF to ANC with one stop in Seattle (SEA) because these tickets allow one carry-on and one checked bag. The carry-on must be within 22 x 14 x 9 inches and you must be able to lift it into the overhead bin unassisted. A checked bag must be within a total of 115 inches and a weight of 100 lb.
  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is an airport with two terminals that have complimentary shuttle service between them. If your affordable flight to Anchorage is aboard Delta, American, or United, you will depart from Terminal A. If your flight to ANC is aboard Alaska Airlines, you will depart from Terminal B.
  • If leaving a small carbon footprint is important to you as you fly from Sacramento to Anchorage, consider purchasing a ticket aboard Alaska Airlines with one stop in Seattle (SEA). Some of these flights emit about 47% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than average flights that run this route.
  • If you are flying from SMF to ANC aboard Delta, you can fly in a little more style if you choose to purchase a Comfort Plus ticket as opposed to a Basic Economy ticket. With a Comfort Plus ticket, you will have extra legroom, priority boarding, advance seat selection, and the option to change your ticket at any time for free.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sacramento to Anchorage

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11863 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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How can I review what was denied to me. Instead of offering to let me pay for the ticket I got booted of my flight with no way home and no choice but to purchase another ticket for 12 hours later. Filing a complaint with the DOT

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SEA - ANC
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How can I review what was denied to me. Instead of offering to let me pay for the ticket I got booted of my flight with no way home and no choice but to purchase another ticket for 12 hours later. Filing a complaint with the DOT

I like them since I live in Alaska and I don't have much choice

Coke zero offered...good. The proptness of flight was late. This has been a everytime thing for my last 9 flights. And is putting alot of pressure on my connecting flights. Not a bit punctual. I am always early, but Ak. Airlines is not. And people i happen fly beside, parrot the same thing. The baggage delivery to baggage claim, is not prompt. Its slowwwww. The seats are poorly padded, very crowd. We need more room, not padding the airlines bottom line. Its like a cattle car. More leg room, more side to side room. And attendants need upgrade of verbal skills. I have been faithful to Ak. A., but it will change if changes are not made. Not the only planes in the sky.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

The seats were not very comfortable and there were no TV screens. Boarding was pretty fast because there were so few people on such a small plane and I appreciated that they still gave us our snack and drinks, however I really wish they would come up with a good gluten-free snack.

Great if it’s not a long flight in coach.

Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

Flight attendant missed us first pass with beverage. We had to ask for water on second pass as we were going to be missed again.

I read online that flights longer than 2500 miles also got a complimentary snack pack which did not happen. It just helps break up the long flight when you get a snack here and there. Apreciated the coke and coffee though. Everything was on time and I feel like we maybe arrived earlier than expected as well. I cannot complain.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

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 flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

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 food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

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.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

Had a hard time checking into my flight on my phone because they gave me the wrong confirmation number. Otherwise everything else went well.

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