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$196+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ANC
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Alaska

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$380
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/189:17 pmSAN - KTN
2 stops23h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/259:03 amKTN - SAN
1 stop23h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$380
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/189:17 pmSAN - JNU
2 stops17h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/259:39 amJNU - SAN
3 stops22h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$381
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/211:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Mon 2/241:20 amANC - SAN
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/20$396
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.
Thu 4/108:19 amSAN - ANC
2 stops16h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/235:00 amANC - SAN
1 stop16h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$400
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.
Wed 4/210:16 amSAN - ANC
2 stops13h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/611:44 pmANC - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$411
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:20 amSAN - FAI
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Sun 3/91:35 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/19$424
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.
Thu 8/282:40 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/53:45 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop17h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$427
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/59:35 amSAN - SIT
1 stop9h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/106:00 amSIT - SAN
2 stops15h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$462
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/201:35 pmSAN - JNU
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Thu 6/267:05 amJNU - SAN
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/20$537
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:25 pmSAN - ANC
1 stop8h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/12:55 amANC - SAN
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$665
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 6/187:00 amSAN - FAI
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/2311:44 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$759
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/36:33 amSAN - ADQ
2 stops33h 13mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/83:41 pmADQ - SAN
2 stops31h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$889

Find flights from San Diego to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 20, 2025.

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San DiegoKetchikan

SAN - KTN

SANKTN

San Diego

Tue 2/18

9:17 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Ketchikan

Tue 2/25

9:03 am-9:11 am

1 stop23h 08m

$380

San DiegoJuneau

SAN - JNU

SANJNU

San Diego

Tue 2/18

9:17 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Juneau Intl

Tue 2/25

7:14 am-9:14 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$381

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 2/21

1:25 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Anchorage

Mon 2/24

1:20 am-2:24 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$396

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Thu 4/10

8:19 am-11:38 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Anchorage

Wed 4/23

5:00 am-10:44 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$400

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Wed 4/2

10:16 am-10:37 pm

2 stops13h 21m

Anchorage

Sun 4/6

11:44 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 40m

$411

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 3/8

11:20 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/9

1:35 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 34m

$424

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 2/5

10:55 am-10:58 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/11

10:10 am-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$437

San DiegoSitka

SAN - SIT

SANSIT

San Diego

Mon 2/3

9:35 am-10:52 pm

3 stops14h 17m

Sitka

Tue 5/20

11:07 am-9:46 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$454

San DiegoJuneau

SAN - JNU

SANJNU

San Diego

Fri 6/20

1:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Juneau Intl

Thu 6/26

7:05 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$537

San DiegoAnchorage

SAN - ANC

SANANC

San Diego

Fri 7/11

7:50 pm-2:39 am

1 stop7h 49m

Anchorage

Wed 7/23

2:55 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$601

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Alaska

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Alaska

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 20, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Alaska, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Alaska, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. 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
9,696 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,696 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
2,334 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 San Diego to Alaska. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Alaska?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Alaska.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $196. Delta flights start at $209 while deals on United Airlines start at $733 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Alaska?

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Alaska are San Diego - Anchorage, San Diego - Fairbanks and San Diego - Juneau Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Alaska?

    On average you can expect to pay $721 for a flight from San Diego to Alaska. The cheapest flight overall is $611 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Anchorage) is currently priced at $396.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Alaska?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Alaska?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Diego 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Alaska

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$388Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$404Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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