How to get from San Diego to Anchorage

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Francisco: about 9h 38m including the connection. Other options: via Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle. Two tickets from $257.

Flights from San Diego to Anchorage

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Francisco
9h 38m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$257
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,451 mi (3,944 km)
fastest
Via San Francisco
9h 38m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Anchorage: San Francisco International.
two ticketsfrom $403
Via Portland
9h 46m
with the connection
San Diego to Portland flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Portland to Anchorage flight 5h 1m
two ticketsfrom $387
Via Los Angeles
9h 50m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Anchorage flight 5h 44m
two ticketsfrom $480
Via Las Vegas
10h 1m
with the connection
San Diego to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Anchorage flight 5h 36m
two ticketsfrom $257
Via Seattle
10h 2m
with the connection
San Diego to Seattle flight 3h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Anchorage flight 3h 52m
two ticketsfrom $281

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.

When to visit Anchorage

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and July, +18° to +19° by day, sea +14° to +18°. In November it is −3° by day and −9° at night, sea +1°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
−4° −10° −1° 12 days
Feb
−4° −10° −1° 11 days
Mar
+1° −7° 0° 10 days
Apr
+7° −3° +2° 9 days
May
+14° +4° +8° 12 days
Jun
+18° +10° +14° 8 days
Jul
+19° +12° +18° 12 days
Aug
+18° +11° +17° 17 days
Sep
+12° +6° +13° 19 days
Oct
+5° 0° +7° 13 days
Nov
−3° −9° +1° 13 days
Dec
−6° −12° −1° 12 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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Anchorage?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Francisco.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Anchorage?
Via San Francisco: 1h 41m to the connection, 4h 57m after it, about 9h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Anchorage with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $257. 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 San Diego and Anchorage?
San Francisco (9h 38m total), Portland (9h 46m total), Los Angeles (9h 50m total), Las Vegas (10h 1m total) and Seattle (10h 2m total).
How far is Anchorage from San Diego?
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.