SAN - ANC

$212 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Anchorage

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Anchorage, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Anchorage, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$423
Typical prices: $378-$540
American Airlines
Wed 8/5Wed 8/12
SAN - ANC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$437
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/5Wed 8/12
SAN - ANC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Cheapest • from $423 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $565 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 31m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Anchorage (SAN-ANC)

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

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 11:53 pm
SAN
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ANC
12h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:41 pm - 8:50 am
ANC
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SAN
8h 09m
1 stop
$423American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 9:15 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:25 pm - 10:20 am
ANC
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SAN
10h 55m
1 stop
$428Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 9:15 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:15 am
ANC
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SAN
10h 20m
2 stops
$433Southwest
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 3:08 pm
SAN
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ANC
5h 45mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 10:29 pm
ANC
-
SAN
5h 26mnonstop
$437Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 11:21 pm
SAN
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ANC
13h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 10:29 pm
ANC
-
SAN
5h 26mnonstop
$441Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 2:40 am
SAN
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ANC
9h 42m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:06 pm - 2:33 pm
ANC
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SAN
14h 27m
1 stop
$445Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:21 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 12m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:06 pm - 8:36 am
ANC
-
SAN
8h 30m
1 stop
$446Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 3:08 pm
SAN
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ANC
5h 45mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:32 am - 5:17 pm
ANC
-
SAN
7h 45m
1 stop
$447Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:19 pm - 11:21 pm
SAN
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ANC
27h 02m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 10:29 pm
ANC
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SAN
5h 26mnonstop
$448Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Sep 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:21 pm
SAN
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ANC
11h 12m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:06 pm - 10:05 am
ANC
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SAN
9h 59m
1 stop
$449Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Anchorage flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Anchorage departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Anchorage?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Anchorage is September, where tickets cost $375 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $648 and $567 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego 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 $580, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 60% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Anchorage

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$212
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Anchorage

When to book flights from San Diego to Anchorage

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Anchorage?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Anchorage was $212 for a one-way ticket and $423 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Diego to Anchorage. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Anchorage?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Anchorage flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Anchorage?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Anchorage?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Anchorage on on Wednesday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Anchorage are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $499 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 $414 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Anchorage.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Anchorage

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $239 or less one-way and $542 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Anchorage?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Anchorage.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Anchorage Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Anchorage

Wednesday

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines

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Direct returns

Anchorage to San Diego

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Anchorage

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12550 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

My flight was several times rescheduled and then finally canceled.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Jun 2026
SAN - ORD
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My flight was several times rescheduled and then finally canceled.

Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

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!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

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