San Francisco (SFO) to Anchorage (ANC) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with about 17 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,018-mile flight takes about 4h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,018 mi · 3,248 km
- Flight time
- 4h 47m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 68%
Airlines flying SFO to ANC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 14,644 | 4h 48m |
| Alaska Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737-800 | 20,453 | 4h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SFO to ANC flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:20am and the last at 7:47pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1594United Airlines | 10:20am | 2:13pm | 31 | 86% |
| AS 212Alaska Airlines | 7:47pm | 11:41pm | 31 | 76% |
Is SFO to ANC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 296 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5pm were the most punctual (91%), those around 10am the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 155 | 79% | 10 min | 0% |
| United Airlines | 141 | 89% | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 21 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 15 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 14 | 93% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 33 | 91% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 114 | 90% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 98 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 67 | 7,868 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 4,099 | |
| October 2025 | 3 | 167 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,959 | |
| June 2026 | 66 | 9,207 | |
| July 2026 | 75 | 9,797 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.