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Cheapest round-trip
$409
Typical prices: $440-$673
Delta
Sat 9/29Fri 10/5
SBA - ANC • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Barbara and Anchorage. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 22% price drop
May
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $452 (round-trip)
Portland (PDX)
Shortest trip • 7h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage (SBA-ANC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Barbara to Anchorage

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:52 am - 8:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
15h 23m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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1:40 am - 10:09 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
19h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City
$409Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:52 am - 12:27 amSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
19h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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1:40 am - 10:09 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
19h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City
$429Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:30 am - 8:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
14h 12m1 stop Portland
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1:59 am - 6:02 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
15h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$491Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
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10:09 am - 5:29 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
8h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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12:31 am - 6:02 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
16h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$491Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
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7:30 am - 11:39 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
17h 09m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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1:31 am - 9:32 amANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 01m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$496Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:30 am - 11:39 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
17h 09m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:05 am - 6:02 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
9h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$496Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
5:52 am - 8:15 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
15h 23m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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1:40 am - 10:09 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
19h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City
$503Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:30 am - 8:42 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
14h 12m1 stop Portland
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1:59 am - 6:02 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
15h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$511Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30
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10:09 am - 5:29 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
8h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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12:31 am - 6:02 pmANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
16h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$511Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 11:24 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-ANC Anchorage
11h 50m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:39 am - 11:54 amANC  Anchorage-SBA Santa Barbara
10h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City
$536Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Anchorage flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage start at $409. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $440 to $673. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $409 on Delta.

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Key details for Santa Barbara to Anchorage flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$409
Flight from Santa Barbara to Anchorage

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Barbara to Anchorage based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Barbara to Anchorage flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    Flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage usually depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage pass through?

    One-stop flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 55% of one-stop connections
    • Portland (PDX) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    On the Santa Barbara to Anchorage route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $396 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $703: a $307 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Anchorage?

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

  • How long is a flight from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Anchorage takes 0h 00m, covering 2,275 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santa Barbara to Anchorage:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Barbara to Anchorage changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $409 to $1,222. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Barbara to Anchorage?

    Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 09m, compared with 7h 33m via San Francisco (SFO) and 8h 18m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Anchorage?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Anchorage Airport (ANC)?

    Anchorage Airport (ANC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Avis
    · Alamo
    · NextCar
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Barbara to Anchorage flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage range from $440 to $673, with an average of $566 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Anchorage flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $396 - about $307 less than Friday (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Barbara to Anchorage trip for April. Fares historically average $440 round-trip in that month - typically $668 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Anchorage Airport.
    - Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport
    - Alex Hotel and Suites Anchorage Airport
    - Coast Inn at Lake Hood

Everything you need to know for your flight from Santa Barbara to Anchorage

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Santa Barbara (SBA)
Anchorage (ANC)