Domestic route
Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 2,015 miles, 4h 20m nonstop.
ANC to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,015 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAWNASNK5 airlinesUnited, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 15all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadSan Francisco vs Anchorage
Anchorage to San Francisco
Round trips from $122
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Anchorage to San Francisco
5 airlines fly nonstop with 15 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 9 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLB63 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AA1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
AnchorageSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Southwest, Alaska and Spirit all fly ANC to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $122; September 2026 is the most expensive at $175 and up, a difference of $53 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Anchorage to San FranciscoAnchorage to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Anchorage to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 4h 20m gate to gate, covering 2,015 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ANC to SFO?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO), with 15 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, PHX and SLC.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $122 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Anchorage to San Francisco flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage. ANC is on America/Anchorage time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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