Anchorage (ANC) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 17 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,018-mile flight takes about 4h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,018 mi · 3,248 km
- Flight time
- 4h 34m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying ANC to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-300/300ER/333ER | 19,401 | 4h 35m |
| Alaska Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 22,117 | 4h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ANC to SFO flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:41am and the last at 2:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 1459Alaska Airlines | 11:41am | 5:23pm | 13 | 85% |
| UA 477United Airlines | 2:14pm | 7:58pm | 31 | 87% |
| AS 1561Alaska Airlines | 2:25pm | 8:08pm | 18 | 84% |
Is ANC to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 295 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (86%), those around 5pm the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 155 | 84% | 8 min | 0% |
| United Airlines | 140 | 89% | 8 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 10 | 100% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 13 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 42 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 13 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 159 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 10 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 28 | 82% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 13 | 100% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 67 | 10,155 | |
| September 2025 | 55 | 7,298 | |
| October 2025 | 4 | 523 | |
| February 2026 | 1 | 165 | |
| May 2026 | 30 | 3,650 | |
| June 2026 | 66 | 8,901 | |
| July 2026 | 74 | 10,826 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.