Cheap flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

Nonstop flights run on a seasonal schedule, the next one is on 17 December. Operated by 2 airlines, about 4h 44m in the air, 2,005 mi (3,226 km). Tickets from $420, nonstop from $427.

Flights from Anchorage to San Francisco

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Best fares from Anchorage to San Francisco

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Anchorage to San Francisco at a glance

flight time, from 4h 43m to 4h 59m
4h 44m
straight-line distance
2,005 mi (3,226 km)
next flight
17 December
first and last departure
08:00 - 23:55
lowest price, with a connection, 18 December
$420
lowest nonstop price
$427
airlines
2

Anchorage to San Francisco ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: September 2027, tickets from $326. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is December 2026: from $420. The average across months is $373.

Anchorage to San Francisco flight schedule

5 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 17 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 216
United Airlines
23:55 Ted Stevens Anchorage International, terminal S
05:54 San Francisco International, terminal 3
4h 59m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
UA 2850
United Airlines
09:00 Ted Stevens Anchorage International, terminal S
14:43 San Francisco International, terminal 3
4h 43m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
AS 1557
Alaska Airlines
17:02 Ted Stevens Anchorage International, terminal S
22:46 San Francisco International, terminal 1
4h 44m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900
UA 2016
United Airlines
14:15 Ted Stevens Anchorage International, terminal S
19:59 San Francisco International, terminal 3
4h 44m
Seasonal
Boeing 737
AS 1374
Alaska Airlines
08:00 Ted Stevens Anchorage International, terminal S
13:44 San Francisco International, terminal 1
4h 44m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-900

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Anchorage to San Francisco

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

  • United Airlines: 3 flights, first departure at 09:00, last at 23:55, tickets from $427 on 18 December MTWTFSS
  • Alaska Airlines: 2 flights, first departure at 08:00, last at 17:02 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from Anchorage to San Francisco depart and land

Departure from Anchorage

Terminal S, 4 mi (7 km) from the city centre

Arrival in San Francisco

Terminals 1, 3, 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Anchorage to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 44 minutes on average, from 4h 43m to 4h 59m depending on the flight.
How far is San Francisco from Anchorage?
2,005 mi (3,226 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Anchorage to San Francisco?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
When are the first and last flights from Anchorage to San Francisco?
The first departure is at 08:00 (AS1374), the last at 23:55 (UA216). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to San Francisco?
September 2027: tickets from $326. The most expensive is December 2026, from $420.
Which airline is the cheapest from Anchorage to San Francisco?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $427 on 18 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Anchorage airport do flights to San Francisco leave from?
Ted Stevens Anchorage International.