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Quick Flight Summary from San Diego to Anchorage

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $496
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 3 min
  • Arrival airports ANC
  • Best days to book Thursday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $311

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Anchorage

Best Price

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
1 Oct, Thu
San Diego – Anchorage
9h 4m
1 stop
SANANC
Shortest Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Oct, Thu
San Diego – Anchorage
8h 24m
1 stop
SANANC

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
4 Nov, Wed
San Diego – Anchorage
9h 17m
1 stop
SANANC

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
10 Oct, Sat
San Diego – Anchorage
9h 36m
1 stop
SANANC

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
22 Sep, Tue
San Diego – Anchorage
9h 3m
2 stop
SANANC

Last update: 18 September 2026 04:01

Estimated Prices for San Diego to Anchorage Flights

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Best Price
$480
Average Price
$480
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Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from San Diego City Center

San Diego Intl. Airport

San Diego International Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive. You can choose a variety of transportation options, including the metrobus and taxi.

Taxi

Taxis are the most commonly used mode of transportation to and from the airport. You can reach your hotel, the city centre, or any other destination comfortably by using a taxi. Taxi fares for travel to nearby neighbourhoods are generally low, however, it is important to keep in mind that taxi drivers receive a tip of up to 15%.

Metrobus

The metrobus, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Flyer’, can take you to the airport from specific bus stations in the city centre. There is also sufficient luggage space available in the metrobus. This is an easy and cheap mode of transportation.  

Shuttle Services

The shuttle service is another mode of transportation for those planning to travel to the airport from the city centre. If you want to get around the problem of transportation in a comfortable way, the shuttle service is an option to consider.   

Private Vehicle

Using your private vehicle is another option. The airport is located along Interstate 5 (I-5). You can drive to the airport by taking the State Route 163 (SR 163), the Interstate 8 (I-8), the I-15, and then by following directions. You can also park your vehicle at the airport’s car park area, but do note that car park fees are charged by the number of hours, days, and months.

Airport Information

There are many ways to spend your time at San Diego International Airport. You can purchase gifts at reasonable prices for those you care about at the Duty Free Americas, Gaslamp MarketPlace, InMotion Entertainment, and other stores inside the Terminal 2 building.

You can consider eating and drinking at the likes of Urban Crave, Tommy V's Pizzeria, and Starbucks. If you have time to spare before your flight, you can take advantage and relax at the spa saloon inside the terminal building.  

Transportation to Anchorage City Center from Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center by bus or taxi from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. If you want to rent a car in order to get to the city center, you can follow two different ways both of which are very easy. The free airport shuttle service provided by some hotels is one of the easiest, comfortable and fast means of transportation.

Taxi

There is also a taxi-stand in front of both terminals. The taxi fare in order to go to Anchorage city center costs between 17-22 dollars. The ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, there is a Car Rental Center, which hosts 8 car rental companies. To get to the Car Rental Center, you can benefit from free shuttle services that depart every 15 minutes from the South Terminal. If you are in the North Terminal, you can ask for a shuttle service immediately using the toll-free telephone. You can go to the city center by driving through two different routes. You need to connect to L Street or O’Malley routes through Minnesota W Int. Airport road. Both routes lead you to the city center in no more than 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Bus

If you prefer public transport, you can reach the city center in half an hour from the airport by getting on the bus number 7. The ticket price is 2$. The bus departs every 30 minutes from 6 am to 11 pm every day.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Some of the hotels and motels in Anchorage offer free airport shuttle service for their guests. In order to benefit from this shuttle service provided through luxury minivans, you should make your reservations by contacting with your hotel or motel in advance.

Anchorage Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
17 Sep
Cloudy
16°6°
Friday
18 Sep
Clear
11°8°
Today
Saturday
19 Sep
Clear
12°7°
Sunday
20 Sep
Rain
13°7°
Monday
21 Sep
Rain
13°6°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Diego-Anchorage flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Diego-Anchorage flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Diego-Anchorage flights, you can use San Diego Intl. Airport, McClellan Palomar Airport, Marine Corps Miramar Airport, NAS North Island Airport as departure airport, and Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Diego-Anchorage is 3938 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Diego-Anchorage flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Alaska Airlines starts from approximately $480.
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Alaska Airlines
$480

Last update: 14.09.2026

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