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$191+ Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco (ANC - SFO)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — SFO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Anchorage to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Anchorage to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 19, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$380
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$191
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$643
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Cheapest flights from Anchorage to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Anchorage to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/307:43 pmANC - SFO
2 stops15h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/82:43 pmSFO - ANC
2 stops19h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$733
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/291:20 amANC - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Wed 1/81:30 pmSFO - ANC
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/17$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/228:53 pmANC - SFO
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/255:00 amSFO - ANC
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,658

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AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 1/20

1:49 am-10:13 pm

1 stop19h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

2:07 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 52m

$380

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 2/2

10:00 am-6:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

8:20 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$390

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 1/13

5:55 am-8:08 pm

2 stops13h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

1:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$391

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 1/12

1:49 am-12:11 am

3 stops21h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:35 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$447

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sun 1/12

1:19 am-12:11 am

2 stops21h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

10:35 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$449

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Fri 1/17

11:59 pm-7:28 am

2 stops30h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

6:25 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$545

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Mon 1/20

1:49 am-12:52 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$191

AnchorageSan Francisco

ANC - SFO

ANCSFO

Anchorage

Sat 1/18

1:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$204

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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KAYAKPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Anchorage-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Anchorage-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Anchorage to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Anchorage to San Francisco is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 ANC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Anchorage to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Anchorage to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Anchorage to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Anchorage to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Anchorage to San Francisco, such as Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,478 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 Anchorage to San Francisco flight route?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($380), Hawaiian Airlines ($390), and Delta ($391) offers the cheapest pricing from Anchorage to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Anchorage to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $292, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $226. The most popular route (Anchorage - San Francisco), is priced around $388.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Anchorage to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 3 airlines flying from Anchorage to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Anchorage to San Francisco. 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$328Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$334Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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