How long is the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Anchorage can take about 17h 18m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £342. There are 2014 mi between San Francisco and Anchorage.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anchorage ranges from 13.0 - 84.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 84.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Anchorage when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -8.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage consider choosing Qantas Airways (100%), Lufthansa (94%) or Iberia (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ANC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Anchorage as you normally would.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of £274). Flying from San Francisco to Anchorage in December is currently the most expensive (average of £498). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Anchorage flights typically cost between £286 and £345 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £317 on Alaska Airlines (2 Feb–16 Feb).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Anchorage can take about 17h 18m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £342. There are 2014 mi between San Francisco and Anchorage.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage consider choosing Qantas Airways (100%), Lufthansa (94%) or Iberia (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Anchorage 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 San Francisco to Anchorage?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage (average of £274). Flying from San Francisco to Anchorage in December is currently the most expensive (average of £498). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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San Francisco to Anchorage flights typically cost between £286 and £345 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £317 on Alaska Airlines (2 Feb–16 Feb).

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San Francisco to Anchorage flights typically cost between £286 and £345 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £317 on Alaska Airlines (2 Feb–16 Feb).