Direct flights from Anchorage to San Francisco
17 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ANC to SFO.
Flight time: about 4h12m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Anchorage local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2126 | 12:00a | 4h8m | Sun |
| United UAL2126 | 12:10a | 4h5m | Sat |
| Alaska ASA321 | 8:27a | 3h54m | Sat |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 12:29p | 4h26m | Wed |
| United UAL477 | 2:10p | 4h16m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL477 | 2:28p | 4h8m | Wed, Sat |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 2:33p | 4h12m | Thu |
| United UAL477 | 2:38p | 4h18m | Mon, Thu |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 2:39p | 4h6m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 2:48p | 4h23m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL477 | 2:58p | 4h10m | Fri |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 2:58p | 4h19m | Mon |
| Alaska ASA1561 | 3:09p | 4h13m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has 17 nonstop flights a week to San Francisco (SFO), operated by Alaska and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ANC and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Anchorage to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 4h12m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to San Francisco?
Driving from Anchorage to San Francisco takes about 53h 21m behind the wheel — roughly 3,093 miles, or about 5 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h12m.