Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 2,449 miles (3,942 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco and more.
How many miles ANC to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 28,200 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ANC to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book ANC to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
ANC to SAN with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Spokane (GEG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
ANC to SAN: common questions
How many miles does ANC to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), American AAdvantage (15,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ANC to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Anchorage from San Diego by plane?
Anchorage (ANC) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,449 miles (3,942 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ANC to SAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Anchorage and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Sacramento (SMF), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Sacramento.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.