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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
    8h 10m
    $204–855

  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
    9h 16m
    $193–765

  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 41m
    $200–565

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane OAK - ANC
    8h 30m
    $307–1,308

  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 51m
    $218–858

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SAN - ANC
    9h 32m
    $224–907

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between California, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 2 hours.

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