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How to get fromCalifornia to Anchorageby plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Anchorage by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SMF - ANC
    6h 41m
    $444–1,905

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SFO - ANC
    7h 19m
    $322–1,415

  3. Drive 3,395.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Anchoragecar car 3,395.5 mi
    2d 16h
    $620–896

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LAX - ANC
    7h 26m
    $330–1,415

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane OAK - ANC
    8h 59m
    $405–1,808

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SJC - ANC
    8h 44m
    $478–2,108

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane FAT - ANC
    9h 58m
    $473–2,003

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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