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How to get fromAnchorage to Californiaby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ANC - SMF
    6h 21m
    $184–806

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ANC - SFO
    6h 53m
    $133–566

  3. Drive  3,389.1 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Los Angelescar car 3,389.1 mi
    2d 16h
    $619–894

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ANC - OAK
    8h 17m
    $216–859

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ANC - SJC
    8h 37m
    $188–808

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ANC - LAX
    7h 33m
    $499–615

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ANC - FAT
    9h 27m
    $163–703

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,987.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

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

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