San FranciscotoAnchorageFlight Time
SFO–ANC · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) is about 4h 45m, covering 2,016 miles. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 13:56 to 19:47 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 45m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,016 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Anchorage
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate 2-3/day flights from SFO to ANC. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 13:56
- Last departure
- 19:47
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 13:56 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ANC to SFO flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) is about 4h 45m, based on the 2,016-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Anchorage?
San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) is about 2,016 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Anchorage?
Yes. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Anchorage?
The SFO–ANC route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF