Flights from Anchorage to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Portland
- 9h 5m
- two tickets, via Las Vegas
- $279
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,451 mi (3,944 km)
fastest
Via Portland
9h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $423
Via San Francisco
9h 19m
with the connection
Anchorage to San Francisco
flight 4h 44m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to San Diego
flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $446
Via Los Angeles
9h 22m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $389
Via Seattle
9h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $442
Via Las Vegas
9h 26m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $279
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Anchorage to cities closest to San Diego
Anchorage to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 23m
from $166
Anchorage to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 11m
from $255
Anchorage to San Francisco
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 44m
from $420
Anchorage to Denver
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 18m
Anchorage to Portland
Portland: 931 mi (1,499 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 40m
from $251
Anchorage to Seattle
Seattle: 1,064 mi (1,712 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 33m
from $265
To San Diego from cities closest to Anchorage
Vancouver to San Diego
Vancouver: 1,323 mi (2,129 km) from Anchorage, flight 3h
from $119
Seattle to San Diego
Seattle: 1,435 mi (2,309 km) from Anchorage, flight 2h 52m
from $140
Calgary to San Diego
Calgary: 1,522 mi (2,449 km) from Anchorage, flight 3h 25m
from $222
Portland to San Diego
Portland: 1,540 mi (2,479 km) from Anchorage, flight 3h 25m
from $124
Eugene to San Diego
Eugene: 1,612 mi (2,594 km) from Anchorage, flight 2h 25m
Reno to San Diego
Reno: 1,966 mi (3,164 km) from Anchorage, flight 1h 40m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Anchorage to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Portland.
What is the fastest way to fly from Anchorage to San Diego?
Via Portland: 2h 40m to the connection, 3h 25m after it, about 9h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Anchorage to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $279. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Anchorage and San Diego?
Portland (9h 5m total), San Francisco (9h 19m total), Los Angeles (9h 22m total), Seattle (9h 25m total) and Las Vegas (9h 26m total).
How far is San Diego from Anchorage?
2,451 mi (3,944 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.