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$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage (ANC)

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SFO — ANC
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$380
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

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October

Average price

$517
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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 April 4, 2025.

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
Thu 6/1210:59 amANC - SFO
1 stop12h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/3$382
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.
Fri 6/66:59 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/1312:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$386
This Sun Country Air 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 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 4/4$390
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/87:58 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/1312:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/3$391
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 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
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:51 amOAK - ANC
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/111:20 pmANC - OAK
1 stop32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$455
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/55:42 pmSFO - ANC
Nonstop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/1012:25 pmANC - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$467

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

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Anchorage

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Mon 6/9

1:15 am-12:11 am

1 stop21h 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 FranciscoAnchorage

SFO - ANC

SFOANC

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

7:58 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Anchorage

Fri 6/13

12:25 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$391

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

OaklandAnchorage

OAK - ANC

OAKANC

Oakland

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

Anchorage

Thu 5/8

1:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$432

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage

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 $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 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 April 4, 2025.

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 April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian 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
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
2,349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,839 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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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  • 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, 4 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 $169 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $179 and Hawaiian Airlines from $182 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 $416 for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage. The cheapest flight overall is $229 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Anchorage) is currently priced at $334.

  • 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 $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 Anchorage

Discover the top 5 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$235Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$349Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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