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$175+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (ANC)

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SFO — ANC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Fri 1/3
Fri 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) to Anchorage (ANC). 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 29, 2024.

Round-trip from

$338
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 29, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/3112:49 pmSJC - ANC
2 stops10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/37:43 pmANC - SJC
2 stops15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/306:05 amSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sun 1/53:53 pmANC - SFO
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/28$1,003
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/287:59 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 28mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/57:05 pmANC - SFO
1 stop13h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,018
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/295:55 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop8h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/3112:10 pmANC - SFO
1 stop7h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:59 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3112:10 pmANC - SFO
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,134
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/283:51 pmOAK - ANC
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/54:21 pmANC - OAK
1 stop25h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sat 12/284:40 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/41:39 amANC - SFO
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/299:03 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/511:59 pmANC - SFO
2 stops18h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/295:30 amOAK - ANC
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Sat 1/41:20 amANC - OAK
2 stops14h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/28$2,071

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage 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 29, 2024.

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San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Fri 2/21

8:46 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 12m

Anchorage

Sat 2/22

2:34 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$338

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Thu 1/16

2:25 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Anchorage

Sat 1/18

1:15 am-4:22 pm

2 stops14h 07m

$360

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

2:30 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Anchorage

Fri 5/9

10:55 am-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$372

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

4:19 pm-11:59 am

1 stop20h 40m

Anchorage

Sat 2/8

2:00 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop21h 52m

$380

San JoseAnchorage

SJC - ANC

SJCANC

San Jose

Mon 2/3

5:19 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 27m

Anchorage

Wed 2/12

12:35 am-9:11 am

1 stop7h 36m

$401

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

6:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Anchorage

Tue 1/28

5:55 am-7:57 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$414

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Thu 1/23

9:46 am-11:30 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Anchorage

Sat 2/1

12:28 am-10:39 pm

1 stop21h 11m

$431

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Wed 1/29

5:01 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops28h 33m

Anchorage

Sun 2/2

1:10 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$453

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

7:10 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops28h 38m

Anchorage

Mon 2/17

11:50 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$607

San FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

1:50 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Anchorage

Sun 6/8

12:55 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$620

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 29, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage, 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 Anchorage by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anchorage 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 Anchorage when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Anchorage by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, 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 Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage. Reviews last updated December 29, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,556 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,299 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,582 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. 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 into for flights to Anchorage from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly into Anchorage (ANC) if they book a flight to Anchorage from San Francisco Bay Area. Anchorage is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Anchorage’s city center.

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

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $175 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $226 and Hawaiian Airlines from $265 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage consider San Francisco - Anchorage, San Jose - Anchorage or Oakland - Anchorage as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage?

    On average you can expect to pay $469 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. The cheapest flight overall is $282 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Anchorage) is currently priced at $369.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage?

    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 Anchorage.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. 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 29, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$328Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$336Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$373Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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