Anchorage to San Diego (ANC–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
7M9
12:07 PM
AKDT TS
6:34 PM
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Anchorage to San Diego
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,450 mi 5h 27m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

ANC–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 2,450 miles in approximately 5h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 1 7M9 5h27 80% Oneworld –
CNK CNK 1 – – 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: CNK (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to SAN direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,554
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
San Diego is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 7:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,450 mi / 3,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 27m.
Facts

ANC–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,450 mi / 3,942 km
Flight time5h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 27m. The route covers 2,450 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and CNK.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ANC to SAN.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, PSP, RNO, JAC, SUN, YVR, SCF, PAE, YYC, BZN, MKC, STP, DAL, PWK, SUS, SAT, MKE, SDF, TVC, IND, CGF, SLC, BWI, GSP, TEB, OGG, YUL, CHS, KOA, SUA, LAS, PHX, SEA, LAX, PDX, IAH, MSP, DEN, DTW, DFW, ORD, KIX, AMS, ATL, EWR, HNL, IAD, SFO, HND, MIA, JFK, NRT and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to SAN

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and CNK. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to SAN ranges from 5 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,450 miles (3,942 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.