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$231 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fairbanks (CHI-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks

Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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11:02 am - 12:40 amORD-FAI
16h 38m2 stops
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1:45 am - 1:30 pmFAI-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
$395Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 12:40 amORD-FAI
13h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 1:30 pmFAI-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
$396Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 12:40 amORD-FAI
17h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 1:30 pmFAI-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
$401Delta
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 24
Delta Logo
11:02 am - 12:40 amORD-FAI
16h 38m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 5:18 pmFAI-ORD
12h 33m1 stop
$446Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 12:40 amORD-FAI
9h 35m1 stop
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1:45 am - 5:10 pmFAI-ORD
12h 25m1 stop
$479Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Oct 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:10 pmORD-FAI
12h 10m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 6:22 amFAI-ORD
11h 12m1 stop
$492Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Oct 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:10 pmORD-FAI
10h 10m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 1:09 pmFAI-ORD
12h 10m2 stops
$494Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:56 pmORD-FAI
11h 56m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 6:24 amFAI-ORD
11h 31m1 stop
$632Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Mar 13
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:45 pmORD-FAI
11h 45m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:40 am - 1:04 pmFAI-ORD
8h 24m1 stop
$635Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 2:35 amORD-FAI
11h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 5:00 pmFAI-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
$637American Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Delta
Cheapest • from $395 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Top routes
ORD-FAI
Cheapest
ORD-FAI
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
March
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Cheapest round-trip
$395
Overall average: $687
Delta
Wed 10/8Tue 10/14
ORD - FAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$231
Typical prices: $248-311
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/18
ORD - FAI • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Fairbanks to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Fairbanks flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Fairbanks costs $667 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Fairbanks (FAI). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Fairbanks, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks is October, where tickets cost $438 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,040 and $835 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks was $231 for a one-way ticket and $395 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Fairbanks?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Fairbanks. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Fairbanks flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Fairbanks.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Fairbanks on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $619 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $660 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fairbanks with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fairbanks from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Fairbanks

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $374 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Fairbanks? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
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After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025SEA - JNU
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After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

Flight attendant missed us first pass with beverage. We had to ask for water on second pass as we were going to be missed again.

I read online that flights longer than 2500 miles also got a complimentary snack pack which did not happen. It just helps break up the long flight when you get a snack here and there. Apreciated the coke and coffee though. Everything was on time and I feel like we maybe arrived earlier than expected as well. I cannot complain.

Jammed up security line. Security personnel excellent but facility is really cramped and lines long. Alaska Airlines was excellent.

We were flying 1st class for a special occasion. This was a Hawaiian airlines flight. It was exceptional. Very comfortable seats and space. Extremely attentive crew. Food was great for airline food. They provided tablets to watch and full headphones to listen. This was the best airline experience I have had in decades.

you could have gotten me there on the day I was supposed to be there, not a day later. Paid for 3 nights at a VRBO and got to spend only 2 nights there.

Would have been nice if my flight was on time and I didn't miss my connection and had to spend the night in Seattle, losing one night at the VRBO I paid for in Sitka. And, my connecting flight was still at the gate when my flight was taxiing to it's gate. But, it took off. Too bad for me. I really can't believe you even want me to review or comment on my experience.

I requested wheelchair assistance in Seattle transferring gates and in Anchorage to get to baggage claim. No assistance was provided at all.

Reserved seats and yet did not get my original seat because someone else was seating in them and the crew member did not try to find out what was going on with the issue. My wife and I did get similar seats. This created concern and unnecessary issues.

Checking in very confusing compared to Hawaiian Airlines - much simpler! Front checking in at airport can improve. Hawaiian service always gives the extra mile, with a smile. Alaska can use and spread the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo nui loa Thank you 🤙

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

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