The distance between Anchorage and San Francisco is around 2,038 miles (3,280km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Anchorage to San Francisco by plane, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Francisco → Anchorage if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO).
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Drive to San Francisco.
There are several options for getting from Anchorage to San Francisco by plane, subway and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $140 and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Anchorage and San Francisco is around 2,038 miles (3,280km).
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Anchorage and San Francisco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Anchorage to San Francisco is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $140.
The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and San Francisco, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and San Francisco. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and San Francisco. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Anchorage and San Francisco. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO). The flight takes around 4h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Anchorage and San Francisco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 40m.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta and United Airlines fly between Anchorage and San Francisco. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO). These flights usually take around 4h 40m.
The flight from Anchorage to San Francisco typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into San Francisco (SFO).
The closest major airport to San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from San Francisco. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and San Francisco. The distance is around 3,072 miles (4,945km) by road and it will take around 2 days 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to San Francisco is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $140.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 40m | $140 | every 15 mins | 3,280km (2,038 miles) |
Fly to Oakland (OAK) | 6h 40m | $565 | every 15 mins | 3,445km (2,141 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 25m | $335 | every 30 mins | 3,483km (2,164 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 14h | $305 | on demand | 4,945km (3,072 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.