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$174+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

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SFO — ANC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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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$342
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Alaska Airlines)
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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 January 21, 2025.

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 1/21. 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 4/298:00 amSFO - JNU
1 stop14h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/107:08 amJNU - SFO
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$379
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 2/107:55 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop28h 35mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/1411:00 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$399
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.
Fri 4/258:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop6h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 4/271:44 amANC - SFO
1 stop6h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/19$407
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.
Sat 3/81:30 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Tue 3/115:55 amANC - SFO
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/21$408
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.
Sat 2/226:25 amSJC - ANC
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Sat 3/11:20 amANC - SJC
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Deal found 1/20$440
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.
Tue 3/118:58 amSJC - FAI
2 stops16h 26mDelta
Mon 3/171:35 amFAI - SJC
2 stops19h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/19$450
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.
Sat 3/88:33 pmSJC - ANC
1 stop28h 03mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/1512:55 amANC - SJC
1 stop30h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$452
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 3/113:06 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/188:58 pmFAI - SJC
2 stops11h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$455
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.
Tue 3/115:15 pmOAK - FAI
2 stops32h 09mDelta
Mon 3/171:35 amFAI - OAK
2 stops21h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/19$474
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:05 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/811:55 pmANC - SFO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$480

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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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

San FranciscoJuneau

SFO - JNU

SFOJNU

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop14h 14m

Juneau Intl

Sat 5/10

7:08 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$379

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

7:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Anchorage

Fri 2/14

11:00 am-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$399

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

8:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Anchorage

Sun 4/27

1:44 am-9:32 am

1 stop6h 48m

$407

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

1:30 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Anchorage

Tue 3/11

5:55 am-9:19 pm

2 stops14h 24m

$408

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Sat 2/22

6:25 am-3:32 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Anchorage

Sat 3/1

1:20 am-4:22 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$440

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 3/11

8:58 am-12:24 am

2 stops16h 26m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/17

1:35 am-10:19 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$450

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Sat 3/8

8:33 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Anchorage

Sat 3/15

12:55 am-8:26 am

1 stop30h 31m

$452

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 3/11

1:00 pm-2:22 am

1 stop14h 22m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/17

9:58 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$455

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

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

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 $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 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska, such as Sun Country Air, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska flight route?

    Flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska have been viewed 3 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 $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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Alaska

Discover the top 4 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$302Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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