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Flights from San Jose to Anchorage
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Anchorage. The fastest way is one stop via Seattle or Portland, about 6h 32m door to door (249 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 32m
San Jose to Anchorage at a glance
Fastest journey6h 32mVia Seattle, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Portland
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Anchorage
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SJC Seattle (SEA) ANC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon08:00 SJC10:01 SEA0h 59m connection11:00 SEA13:32 ANCAlaska Airlines
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SJC Portland (PDX) ANC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Horizon Air
Fri14:45 SJC16:17 PDX1h 43m connection18:00 PDX20:39 ANCAlaska Airlines
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SJC Salt Lake City (SLC) ANC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon17:15 SJC19:53 SLC0h 52m connection20:45 SLC23:27 ANCDelta Air Lines
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) ANC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat15:30 SJC16:44 LAS1h 31m connection18:15 LAS22:30 ANCSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) ANC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Sun15:45 SJC16:52 LAX2h 53m connection19:45 LAX23:56 ANCSouthwest Airlines + Alaska Airlines
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) ANC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
Sat14:45 SJC16:24 PHX2h 36m connection19:00 PHX23:38 ANCSouthwest Airlines + Alaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,290 km2,043 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hAnchorage vs San Jose
- Currency in Anchorage
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → ANC
Flights from San Jose to Anchorage: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Anchorage?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Portland and Salt Lake City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Anchorage?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,290 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Anchorage?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Las Vegas (LAS). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Anchorage?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 1 hour behind San Jose.





