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

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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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San Diego to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,450 mi 4h 54m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and ANC, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,430
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric SAN→ANC TIJ→ANC ONT→ANC
Distance from SAN – 18 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 4h 54m 5h 19m 4h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Tijuana (TIJ) to Anchorage flights · Ontario (ONT) to Anchorage flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
2,450 mi / 3,942 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 54m.
Facts

SAN–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance2,450 mi / 3,942 km
Flight time4h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 4h 54m. The route covers 2,450 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, VNY, TIJ, SJC, OAK, PAE, ELP, RNO, BZN, APA, AUS, SGR, IND, SDF, LCK, YHM, CHS, TEB, RIC, OGG, BOS, KOA, BWI, YYC, SLC, SFO, LAS, LAX, PHX, SEA, HND, DEN, PDX, HNL, MSP, IAD, NRT, DNA, MIA, JFK, YVR, ORD, DFW, ATL, DTW, IAH, YYZ and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Diego.
Yes, return flights from ANC to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TIJ, ONT and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SAN to ANC

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAN to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ANC ranges from 4 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,450 miles (3,942 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).