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Anchorage.$577 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.
Anchorage.$577 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $577, select.
Anchorage.$578 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $578, select.
Anchorage.$582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $582, select.
Anchorage.$736 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Anchorage.$764 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Anchorage International on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Anchorage.$764 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Tue, 30 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Anchorage International on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Anchorage.$782 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Anchorage International.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Anchorage International on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $782, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Anchorage International flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Jul
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Sep
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San Diego International to Anchorage International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Diego International to Anchorage below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Anchorage International.

San Diego to Anchorage: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$577
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Anchorage International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Anchorage International is $577. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Anchorage International.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Anchorage International.
As of June 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Anchorage International.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Anchorage International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Anchorage International Airport on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Anchorage International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Anchorage is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Anchorage International.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-8, which is one hour behind San Diego.

  • To ensure you catch your SAN to ANC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Anchorage (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and ANC include:

    • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • $274 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Return flights start at $577. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from SAN to ANC, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to ANC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN's address is Airport Drive.

  • Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Anchorage. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Anchorage in May.

  • The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with the temperature ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to ANC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Anchorage is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden.

  • Eagle River is another essential stop in United States and is around 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage. No trip is complete without experiencing Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.

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