Sacramento to Anchorage (SMF–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS1703
AS Alaska
73J
1:25 PM
PDT TB
5:08 PM
AKDT
4h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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AS448
AS Alaska
739
1:25 PM
PDT TB
5:08 PM
AKDT
4h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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AS447
AS Alaska
73J
6:11 PM
AKDT TS
11:38 PM
PDT
4h 27m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 6h 14m ASBAWN → AAASBA Portland (PDX) to Anchorage flights
SEA Seattle 6h 30m AFASAY → 8CAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage flights
BOI Boise 7h ASWN → AS Boise (BOI) to Anchorage flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 3m ACAVCM → ASNZQR San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 18m AFAMDL → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Anchorage flights
GEG Spokane 7h 22m WN → AS Spokane (GEG) to Anchorage flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 39m F9WNY4 → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Anchorage flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 46m AAACAF → 5YASAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Anchorage flights
SAN San Diego 8h ASJLWN → AS San Diego (SAN) to Anchorage flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 43m AAASPD → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Anchorage flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Anchorage
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,970 mi 4h 43m nonstop -1h behind

SMF–ANC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,970 miles in approximately 4h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 3 739, 73J 4h43 60% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to ANC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
PDX ~6h 14m SJC ~6h 24m SEA ~6h 30m BOI ~7h 0m SFO ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,005
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
SMF → ANC
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
76%
Return
ANC → SMF
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → ANC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric SMF→ANC OAK→ANC SFO→ANC
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 3 1 31
Flight time 4h 43m 4h 5m 4h 44m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Anchorage flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage flights · San Jose (SJC) to Anchorage flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF 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 Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 5:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

SMF–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance1,970 mi / 3,171 km
Flight time4h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take about 4h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,970 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SMF to ANC: Alaska Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field.
Anchorage is 1 hour behind Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from ANC to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO 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.

Flights from SMF to ANC

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to ANC is about 4 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,970 miles (3,171 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Seattle–Tacoma and Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).