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Anchorage.$543 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $543, select.
Anchorage.$555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Fri, 6 Jun.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.
Anchorage.$574 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $574, select.
Anchorage.$677 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $677, select.
Anchorage.$758 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.
Anchorage.$765 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.
Anchorage.$765 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Anchorage International on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.
Anchorage.$765 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Fri, 22 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Anchorage International on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $765, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Anchorage International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Anchorage International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $1,239
May
from $543
Jun
from $574
Jul
from $779
Aug
from $765
Sep
from $758
Oct
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Nov
from $799
Dec
from $796
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San Francisco International to Anchorage International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Anchorage below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Anchorage International.

San Francisco to Anchorage: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$543
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Anchorage International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Anchorage International is $543. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Anchorage International.
United, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Anchorage International.
As of April 2025, there are 77 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Anchorage International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Anchorage International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Anchorage International Airport on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Anchorage International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Anchorage is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Hawaiian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Anchorage International.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

  • The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-8, which is one hour behind San Francisco.

  • You can choose from five weekly San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:55.

  • To ensure you catch your SFO to ANC flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Travelling to Anchorage (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Alaska Airlines.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and ANC:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • Salt Lake City International Airport

    • Vancouver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight is $280. A round-trip fare right now is $543. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from SFO to ANC by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to ANC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on time at their destination.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ANC:

  • Pick up a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car and discover Anchorage and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Anchorage. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Anchorage in May.

  • The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with the temperature ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ANC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done Anchorage, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 418 kilometres north to Fairbanks to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pioneer Park to Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Eagle River is another essential stop in United States and is around 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage. No journey is complete without seeing Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.

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