San Francisco to Anchorage (SFO–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and ANC, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
BFI ~6h 33m SJC ~7h 7m VNY ~7h 20m YVR ~7h 24m PAE ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
ANC → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric SFO→ANC OAK→ANC SJC→ANC
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 2 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Anchorage flights · San Jose (SJC) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Anchorage route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to ANC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, SJC, VNY, YVR, PAE, ONT, RNO, SAN, APA, AUS, CVG, MEM, IND, TEB, DTW, EWR, BWI, LAX, LAS, PHX, DEN, SEA, OGG, OSL, NRT, PDX, KOA, HND, GUM, HNL, MIA, YYC, MSP, ATL, IAH, ORD, JFK, YYZ, DFW, TPE, GDL, ICN, XMN, PVG, HKG and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 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).