Question 1

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Anchorage from San Francisco is typically 4h 52m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,014 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Anchorage per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Anchorage, with an average flight time of 4h 54m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Anchorage per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Anchorage, with an average flight time of 4h 54m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage was £158 for a one-way ticket and £278 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Anchorage-ANC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 07:00 and will be landing in Anchorage at 10:52.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage jets off at 19:05 and lands at 22:52.

Question 7

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Anchorage flight route.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Anchorage flight route.

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Anchorage, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 10

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Anchorage on a daily basis.

Question 11

How early should I arrive at SFO before my flight?

Accepted Answer

Airport security checks at SFO can take a while; thus, we recommend you arrive at least 2h early for local flights and 3h for international flights to allow you enough time to park your car and get through security in good time. This will also allow you time to grab a bite or look around the airport's facilities and attractions before your flight.

Question 12

Can I travel with my pet through SFO?

Accepted Answer

Like many other airports, except for service animals which are also permitted on Air Train, you are required to have your pet in a carrier or on a leash within the airport terminals at SFO. Outdoor pet relief areas are located in courtyard 2 of terminal 1 and courtyard 4 of terminal 3 in the baggage claim areas. You will see painted paw-prints on the curbside walkways leading the way there. For indoor relief areas, two of them are located in terminal 1 post-security at gate B and gate C near gate C5. Overhead signs show the directions for indoor spaces.

Question 13

Are there nursing rooms at ANC?

Accepted Answer

For mothers who want to nurse in a quiet and private environment within ANC, there are lactation rooms equipped with a comfortable chair, an electric outlet, a changing table, a sink, and a lockable door. The location of the lactation rooms in the north terminal is near gate N8, and in the south terminal, it is in concourse C between gates C5 and C6.

Question 14

How can I get from ANC airport to Anchorage city center?

Accepted Answer

You can make an online booking for VIP transportation, private transportation, or group/shared Anchorage Airport Transfers & Shuttles to transport you from the airport to the city center. In case of cancellation, you are guaranteed a full refund 24h before your expected travel date. You may also decide to take a taxi from the curb in front of the airport terminal, which is more accessible.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage is October, where tickets cost £293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £483 and £447 respectively.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage is October, where tickets cost £293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £483 and £447 respectively.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Anchorage-ANC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Anchorage-ANC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Anchorage with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Anchorage-ANC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Anchorage from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Anchorage-ANC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Anchorage were found on Alaska Airlines (£207) and Delta (£221).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Anchorage were found on Alaska Airlines (£207) and Delta (£221).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Anchorage is October, where tickets cost £293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £483 and £447 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Anchorage were found on Alaska Airlines (£207) and Delta (£221).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Anchorage?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Anchorage per day?

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage take?

The duration of a direct flight to Anchorage from San Francisco is typically 4h 52m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,014 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 07:00 and will be landing in Anchorage at 10:52.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Anchorage?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage jets off at 19:05 and lands at 22:52.

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How early should I arrive at SFO before my flight?

Can I travel with my pet through SFO?

Are there nursing rooms at ANC?

How can I get from ANC airport to Anchorage city center?

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage was £158 for a one-way ticket and £278 for a return.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Anchorage flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Anchorage?

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Anchorage flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Anchorage, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Anchorage?

There are direct flights from San Francisco to Anchorage on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Anchorage?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Anchorage from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Anchorage with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Anchorage from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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