There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Alaska by plane or car
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Fly to Juneau International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane SAN - JNU
8h 9m$132–556Fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane SAN - SIT
24h 20m$127–540Drive 3,509.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Anchoragecar 3,509.8 mi
2d 18h$641–926Fly to Anchorage International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane SAN - ANC
8h$175–708Fly to Fairbanks
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane SAN - FAI
9h 1m$170–685
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Alaska is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 24h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Alaska is to fly which takes 8h and costs $170 - $750.
The distance between San Diego and Alaska is 1968 miles. The road distance is 3530.3 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from San Diego to Alaska, including transfers.
Alaska is 1h behind San Diego. It is currently 1:48 AM in San Diego and 12:48 AM in Alaska.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Alaska is 3530 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from San Diego to Alaska.
There are 209+ hotels available in Alaska.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Alaska, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) every 4 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Portland, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Seattle, Ketchikan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Oakland, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport via Seattle, Ketchikan
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fairbanks via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
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