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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Anchorage

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). 2,015 miles, 4h 40m nonstop.

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SFO to ANC 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 40mnonstop, 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
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
1h behindAnchorage vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Anchorage

Round trips from $124

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to Anchorage fares by month

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.

  1. September 2026from Wed, Sep 30$163
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$141
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$144
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$142
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$124
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 2$135

Airlines flying San Francisco to Anchorage

5 airlines fly nonstop with 15 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • United, Southwest, Alaska and Spirit all fly SFO to ANC 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 $124; September 2026 is the most expensive at $163 and up, a difference of $39 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday 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.
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San Francisco to Anchorage: common questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) takes about 4h 40m 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 SFO to ANC?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC), 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 San Francisco to Anchorage?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC), starting at $124 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Anchorage 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 San Francisco and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and ANC on America/Anchorage time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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