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$164+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ANC
Jan 5 — Jan 121
Sun 1/5
Sun 1/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 31, 2024.

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$325
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One-way from

$164
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 31, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/3010:31 amSFO - JNU
1 stop12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/317:15 amJNU - SFO
2 stops11h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/30$734
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 12/312:36 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amANC - SFO
2 stops13h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,003
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Tue 12/316:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop8h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/712:20 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,100
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/311:05 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop12h 15mDelta
Thu 1/21:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/30$1,128
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/3112:55 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops13h 04mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/47:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:36 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/311:23 amFAI - SFO
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/316:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 12/311:20 amANC - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/30$1,225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Tue 12/319:03 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/28:53 pmANC - SFO
3 stops33h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$2,129

Find flights from San Francisco to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 31, 2024.

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

5:54 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/4

10:10 am-10:11 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$325

San FranciscoJuneau

SFO - JNU

SFOJNU

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

11:00 am-9:38 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Juneau Intl

Tue 2/4

7:17 am-10:11 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$328

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:40 pm-12:31 am

1 stop28h 51m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/3

1:36 am-4:21 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$341

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

9:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop27h 44m

Anchorage

Tue 2/11

2:00 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$380

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

4:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 49m

Anchorage

Tue 4/22

1:31 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 59m

$409

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/26

7:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$419

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

8:05 pm-9:56 am

1 stop14h 51m

Anchorage

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$468

San FranciscoSitka

SFO - SIT

SFOSIT

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

Sitka

Wed 6/18

7:00 am-9:11 am

1 stop25h 11m

$474

San FranciscoKetchikan

SFO - KTN

SFOKTN

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

11:20 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Ketchikan

Sat 1/18

1:17 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$496

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

7:15 am-10:57 pm

2 stops16h 42m

Anchorage

Fri 2/7

11:59 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$529

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Alaska

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 SFO to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 31, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco 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 December 31, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Alaska have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,300 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,594 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Alaska?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Alaska, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Alaska flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Alaska.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $164. Users have also found prices from $168 and $235 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Fairbanks or San Francisco - Juneau Intl, San Francisco - Anchorage is the most popular route from San Francisco to Alaska.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Alaska? While on average our users pay $488, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $225. The most popular route (San Francisco - Anchorage), is priced around $372.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Alaska

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$302Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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