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

• Earliest: departs at 6:54 pm and lands at 11:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:54 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 58m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Anchorage takes 4h 58m, 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 San Francisco to Anchorage range from $479 to $679, with an average of $555 over the past 12 months. Anything below $479 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 84% above the $555 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $492 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $564 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 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $507 to $2,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Anchorage are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $323.

Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $155 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• NextCar
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

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

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $524 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $63.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Anchorage.

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 52m, compared with 7h 13m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 36m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Anchorage are Alaska Railroad Depot, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center and William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Anchorage on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Anchorage flights:

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

Airport security checks at SFO can take a while; thus, we recommend you arrive at least 2h early for local flights and 3h for international flights to allow you enough time to park your car and get through security in good time. This will also allow you time to grab a bite or look around the airport's facilities and attractions before your flight.

Like many other airports, except for service animals which are also permitted on Air Train, you are required to have your pet in a carrier or on a leash within the airport terminals at SFO. Outdoor pet relief areas are located in courtyard 2 of terminal 1 and courtyard 4 of terminal 3 in the baggage claim areas. You will see painted paw-prints on the curbside walkways leading the way there. For indoor relief areas, two of them are located in terminal 1 post-security at gate B and gate C near gate C5. Overhead signs show the directions for indoor spaces.

For mothers who want to nurse in a quiet and private environment within ANC, there are lactation rooms equipped with a comfortable chair, an electric outlet, a changing table, a sink, and a lockable door. The location of the lactation rooms in the north terminal is near gate N8, and in the south terminal, it is in concourse C between gates C5 and C6.

You can make an online booking for VIP transportation, private transportation, or group/shared Anchorage Airport Transfers & Shuttles to transport you from the airport to the city center. In case of cancellation, you are guaranteed a full refund 24h before your expected travel date. You may also decide to take a taxi from the curb in front of the airport terminal, which is more accessible.