How to travel from Anchorage to San Francisco, United States of America

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to San Francisco.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Distance3,072 miles (4,945km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Anchorage and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Anchorage and San Francisco

Transport options from Anchorage to San Francisco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 40m
$140
every 15 mins3,280km (2,038 miles)
Fly to Oakland (OAK)6h 40m
$565
every 15 mins3,445km (2,141 miles)
Plane and Train7h 25m
$335
every 30 mins3,483km (2,164 miles)
Drive
2 days 14h
$305
on demand4,945km (3,072 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near San Francisco

The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from San Francisco
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from San Francisco
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25 miles (40km) from San Francisco