Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Anchorage
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Anchorage
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Anchorage? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Anchorage vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Anchorage for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-06
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
SFO - ANC
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Francisco to Anchorage flight facts
Distance
2,016 mi
3,244 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Anchorage
ANC · Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Oakland - Anchorage · Oakland is 11 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Jose - Anchorage · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Sacramento - Anchorage · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Anchorage
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SFO - ANC
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
SFO - ANC
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SFO - ANC
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Anchorage depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.
San Francisco and Anchorage are about 2,016 miles (3,244 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,016-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl (ANC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Anchorage, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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