Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,016 miles (3,244 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sacramento, Portland and Seattle and more.
How many miles ANC to SFO 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 | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, 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 SFO
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ANC to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ANC to SFO with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- 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 Spokane (GEG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
ANC to SFO: common questions
How many miles does ANC to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500), Avianca LifeMiles (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). 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 SFO?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Anchorage from San Francisco by plane?
Anchorage (ANC) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,016 miles (3,244 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 SFO award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 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 Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Sacramento (SMF), Portland (PDX), Seattle (SEA), Vancouver (YVR) and Spokane (GEG). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska Airlines through Portland.
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.