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$151+ Cheap flights from California to Alaska

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ANC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Alaska (USAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$310
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Delta)

Good round-trip deal

$366 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amLAX - ANC
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sat 5/1010:40 amANC - LAX
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/21$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/32:54 pmLAX - ANC
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/711:44 pmANC - LAX
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:45 pmLAX - ANC
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/91:44 amANC - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/216:00 amLAS - ANC
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Wed 2/265:55 amANC - LAS
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/21$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:05 amLAS - ANC
1 stop15h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/175:00 amANC - LAS
2 stops12h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:50 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop20h 10mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/263:45 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop15h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/256:05 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Sun 8/312:55 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/21$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:15 pmSMF - ANC
1 stop13h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/2112:55 amANC - SMF
1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:53 amLAS - ANC
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/148:30 pmANC - LAS
2 stops16h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:59 pmLAX - FAI
2 stops11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/305:10 amFAI - LAX
2 stops10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$366
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/58:28 amLAX - FAI
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/99:55 pmFAI - LAX
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/219:16 amSMF - ANC
2 stops15h 59mDelta
Sat 2/226:45 amANC - SMF
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/21$390

Find flights from California to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Alaska that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

11:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Anchorage

Thu 5/8

12:40 am-10:07 am

1 stop8h 27m

$310

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

2:54 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Anchorage

Mon 4/7

11:44 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$317

Los AngelesAnchorage

LAX - ANC

LAXANC

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

7:45 pm-12:23 am

Nonstop5h 38m

Anchorage

Fri 5/9

1:44 am-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$318

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/21

3:59 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 16m

Anchorage

Tue 2/25

1:20 am-9:51 am

1 stop7h 31m

$330

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/10

10:05 am-12:36 am

1 stop15h 31m

Anchorage

Mon 3/17

5:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$336

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

4:32 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$342

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:10 am-12:31 am

1 stop19h 21m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/15

1:39 am-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$347

Las VegasAnchorage

LAS - ANC

LASANC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

11:53 am-10:37 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Anchorage

Mon 4/14

8:30 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$350

SacramentoAnchorage

SMF - ANC

SMFANC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

12:15 pm-12:37 am

1 stop13h 22m

Anchorage

Mon 4/21

12:55 am-12:04 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$350

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

7:59 pm-6:37 am

2 stops11h 38m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/30

5:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$366

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Best time to book a flight from California to Alaska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alaska from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Alaska

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Alaska including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Alaska?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Alaska as you normally would.

Rainfall in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Alaska by month

Plan your trip to Alaska by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alaska. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Alaska have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,333 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Alaska. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Alaska flight route?

    The California to Alaska flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Alaska one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $151 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $159 and United Airlines from $161 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Alaska that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Alaska flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Alaska?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Alaska.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Alaska?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Alaska by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from California to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Alaska. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$297Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$299Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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