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$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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.
SFO — ANC
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$357
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$508
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/261:45 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 21mDelta
Mon 4/281:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/4$357
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 10/112:40 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/143:45 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$378
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:32 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop19h 46mSun Country Air
Wed 6/111:20 pmANC - OAK
1 stop32h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/3$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 6/411:15 amSFO - ANC
2 stops15h 17mDelta
Sat 6/148:00 amANC - SFO
1 stop15h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/3$382
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 6/66:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/1312:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$386
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/811:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop13h 29mSun Country Air
Sat 6/148:55 pmANC - SFO
1 stop24h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/3$390
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/234:30 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop8h 53mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/245:00 amANC - SJC
1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/2412:39 pmOAK - ANC
2 stops11h 23mDelta
Sun 5/2512:25 amANC - OAK
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/3$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 6/87:05 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/124:00 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 6/42:10 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop12h 22mDelta
Tue 6/1012:35 amANC - SJC
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/3$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/232:40 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Sat 4/261:30 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/3$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/56:00 amOAK - ANC
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/81:40 pmANC - OAK
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$432

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Alaska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:45 pm-12:06 am

1 stop11h 21m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/28

1:30 am-12:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$357

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

7:40 am-7:59 pm

2 stops13h 19m

Fairbanks

Thu 4/24

3:51 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$379

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Sun 6/1

5:32 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Anchorage

Wed 6/11

1:20 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop32h 31m

$380

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

11:15 am-1:32 am

2 stops15h 17m

Anchorage

Tue 6/10

8:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$382

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

6:59 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 32m

Anchorage

Fri 6/13

12:25 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$386

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Anchorage

Sat 6/14

8:55 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$390

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Wed 4/23

4:30 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 53m

Anchorage

Thu 4/24

5:00 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$396

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

7:05 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Anchorage

Thu 6/12

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$407

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Sat 5/24

12:39 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Anchorage

Sun 5/25

12:25 am-11:56 am

1 stop10h 31m

$407

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Wed 6/4

2:10 pm-1:32 am

1 stop12h 22m

Anchorage

Tue 6/10

12:35 am-2:47 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alaska from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $663). 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 XIH to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. 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
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,836 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
7,901 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
2,347 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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
9,836 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

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

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $169. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $663). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$235Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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