San Francisco to Anchorage (SFO–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,016 miles in approximately 4h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 7M8 | 4h59 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 73H | 4h56 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 5 | 73H | 4h56 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Anchorage from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→ANC | OAK→ANC | SJC→ANC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 56m | 4h 15m | 4h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · ANC: AKDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–ANC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to ANC
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to ANC ranges from 4 hours 56 minutes to 4 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,016 miles (3,244 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).