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Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Anchorage from $245

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Anchorage departing on 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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9:08 pm - 8:26 amSMF-ANC
12h 18m1 stop
11:05 am - 11:56 pmANC-SMF
11h 51m1 stop
$488Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1
6:00 am - 1:35 pmSMF-ANC
8h 35m1 stop
5:29 am - 7:40 pmANC-SMF
13h 11m1 stop
$493Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 12
8:59 pm - 2:33 amSMF-ANC
6h 34m1 stop
8:00 am - 11:59 pmANC-SMF
14h 59m1 stop
$494Undisclosed Carrier
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 2
9:08 pm - 2:25 amSMF-ANC
6h 17m1 stop
7:20 am - 8:13 pmANC-SMF
11h 53m2 stops
$495Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 19
7:31 pm - 1:28 amSMF-ANC
6h 57m1 stop
6:04 am - 1:35 pmANC-SMF
6h 31m1 stop
$511Delta
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
7:31 pm - 1:32 amSMF-ANC
7h 01m1 stop
11:25 pm - 9:06 amANC-SMF
8h 41m1 stop
$514Delta
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 29
3:00 pm - 11:09 pmSMF-ANC
9h 09m1 stop
1:55 am - 5:51 pmANC-SMF
14h 56m2 stops
$715American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 29
11:30 am - 11:09 pmSMF-ANC
12h 39m2 stops
1:55 am - 5:51 pmANC-SMF
14h 56m2 stops
$720American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 29
10:00 am - 10:52 pmSMF-ANC
13h 52m2 stops
11:45 pm - 2:41 pmANC-SMF
13h 56m2 stops
$779United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 12
10:00 am - 10:52 pmSMF-ANC
37h 52m2 stops
2:15 pm - 9:42 amANC-SMF
18h 27m1 stop
$1,549United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Sacramento to Anchorage - Travel Insights & Trends

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Anchorage?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Anchorage clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Anchorage on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Anchorage. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 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 October, where tickets cost $414 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $637 and $607 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Anchorage, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 83 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Anchorage?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Delta offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $245. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Anchorage round-trip flights on Alaska Airlines from $488 and on Delta from $511.

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Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$245
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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 $245 for a one-way ticket and $488 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Anchorage?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Anchorage?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Anchorage, with oneworld 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, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Anchorage are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $549 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $589 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to Anchorage

  • 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.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Anchorage

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Anchorage. 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 Sacramento to Anchorage? 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 9143 reviews
7.3Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

4.0 OkayRandy, May 2024SFO - SEA
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

Comfortable seat, plenty of leg room which is so rare, overhead bin comfortably accommodated my carry-on bag. Deli box was tasty, service was good, bathrooms were clean. Uneventful flight, which I appreciate. Departed on time and landed early.

Honestly, there was not much they could do. Due to wind, the flight was delayed for several hours because we had to be diverted to San Jose where we needed to refuel before departing to Hawaii. Wish they had offered some snacks during the delays/diversion because we had to wait such a long time to finally get our food served during the flight after leaving California.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Better organizing of entry and exit onto the plane regarding all of the baggage people haul on. There should be a better system so those with no baggage can get in and out more quickly. The baggage haul-on situation is absurd.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Anchorage found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
6h 57mSMF-ANC
$245
6/8Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 07mSMF-ANC
$250
8/1Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 15mSMF-ANC
$255
6/8Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 02mSMF-ANC
$277
6/8Sat
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 00mSMF-ANC
$290
6/6Thu
3 stops
37h 31mSMF-ANC
$297
6/6Thu
2 stops
16h 05mSMF-ANC
$300
5/23Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 25mSMF-ANC
$314
9/1Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 56mSMF-ANC
$400
8/28Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 56mSMF-ANC
$485

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Anchorage

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Anchorage that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mSMF-ANC
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
12h 49mANC-SMF
$791
5/10Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 24mSMF-ANC
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 24mANC-SMF
$832
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 48mSMF-ANC
5/17Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 29mANC-SMF
$888
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 18mSMF-ANC
5/17Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 35mANC-SMF
$894
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mSMF-ANC
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 14mANC-SMF
$906
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 29mSMF-ANC
5/16Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 46mANC-SMF
$1,012
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 35mSMF-ANC
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 37mANC-SMF
$1,137
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 49mSMF-ANC
5/16Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 22mANC-SMF
$1,157
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 18mSMF-ANC
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 54mANC-SMF
$1,247
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 35mSMF-ANC
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
45h 53mANC-SMF
$1,344

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