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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Fairbanks from $198

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Cheap flight deals 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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12:45 am - 4:30 pmORD-FAI
18h 45m1 stop
11:05 am - 7:20 amFAI-ORD
17h 15m1 stop
$401Alaska Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - dom., jun. 9
2:10 pm - 12:19 amORD-FAI
13h 09m1 stop
1:29 am - 5:22 pmFAI-ORD
12h 53m1 stop
$404Delta
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vie., jul. 26 - sáb., ago. 3
12:45 am - 12:25 pmORD-FAI
14h 40m1 stop
2:38 am - 4:40 amFAI-ORD
23h 02m2 stops
$407Alaska Airlines
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mar., jun. 4 - mar., jun. 11
7:10 am - 12:18 amORD-FAI
20h 08m2 stops
1:29 am - 1:15 pmFAI-ORD
8h 46m1 stop
$409Delta
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mar., jul. 2 - mar., jul. 9
9:29 am - 12:18 amMDW-FAI
17h 49m2 stops
10:07 pm - 8:53 amFAI-MDW
7h 46m1 stop
$409Delta
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mar., jul. 2 - mié., jul. 10
7:10 am - 12:18 amORD-FAI
20h 08m2 stops
1:29 am - 6:25 pmFAI-ORD
13h 56m2 stops
$414Delta
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mar., jul. 2 - mié., jul. 10
5:15 pm - 11:44 pmORD-FAI
9h 29m1 stop
5:30 pm - 7:15 amFAI-ORD
10h 45m1 stop
$519American Airlines
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mié., jun. 5 - mié., jun. 12
2:36 pm - 10:42 pmORD-FAI
11h 06m1 stop
8:57 pm - 6:00 amFAI-ORD
6h 03mnonstop
$582United Airlines
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mar., jul. 9 - lun., jul. 15
5:00 pm - 11:44 pmORD-FAI
9h 44m1 stop
5:30 pm - 7:15 amFAI-ORD
10h 45m1 stop
$588American Airlines
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lun., jun. 3 - lun., jun. 10
3:50 pm - 10:42 pmORD-FAI
9h 52m1 stop
8:57 pm - 6:00 amFAI-ORD
6h 03mnonstop
$662United Airlines
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Flights from Chicago to Fairbanks - Travel Insights & Trends

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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Fairbanks cost $298 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $455.

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Fairbanks on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $416 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets is $844 and $740 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Fairbanks, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to Fairbanks were found on Alaska Airlines ($401) and Delta ($404). Delta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $198.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Fairbanks?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to Fairbanks direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $288.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Fairbanks per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Fairbanks, with an average flight time of 6h 31m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Fairbanks?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks take?

The average nonstop flight takes 6h 29m, covering a distance of 2,790 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Fairbanks?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 4:00 pm and will be landing in Fairbanks at 7:29 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Fairbanks?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Fairbanks jets off at 4:15 pm and lands at 7:48 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$198
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks

When to book flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $198 for a one-way ticket and $401 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 $626 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 $490 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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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 $326 or less one-way and $784 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Fairbanks?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Fairbanks, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Fairbanks

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Fairbanks to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Top 4 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 9134 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

4.0 OkayRandy, May 2024SFO - SEA
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

It was fine since it ensure we went to our destination in time.

Overall good flight, smooth and on time and comfortable. Disappointing that food is not served and you can't purchase the snack packs on the plane.

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

There was a row with three women who were very loud - talking and laughing. In an open, outdoor setting that's fine. On an airplane, no. The flight attendants told the women they were the fun row. It took the woman sitting in the row ahead of the loud women to tell them they were too loud, but everyone in the general vicinity was irritated. I didn't think it would be possible to be so rowdy for so long. Then when we landed we weren't let off at a gate. We had to be bussed in and the bus contended with airline traffic. After dealing with the loud passengers, this was not what I was expecting. An incredibly disappointing experience with an airline that I have always regarded as one of the better ones.

I bought the cheapest ticket. No meal, no checked luggage so I didn't expect much and was surprised by how good the flight and service was. Alaska is now my favorite airline.

Comfortable seat, plenty of leg room which is so rare, overhead bin comfortably accommodated my carry-on bag. Deli box was tasty, service was good, bathrooms were clean. Uneventful flight, which I appreciate. Departed on time and landed early.

No entertainment, food was cookies & juice,water, soda or coffee.

While the flight and the legroom was good boarding took a long time. The different groups Boarding made no sense as those in the back of the flight boarded last causing delays as people try to find room for their luggage in the upper bins. While there were plenty of seats on the flights We were spaced so that some rows were filled and others were empty. My first flight was very crowded and uncomfortable. On the way back both flights did not have Wi-Fi nor the entertainment package. We were only made aware of this a few hours before the flight. Since the flight was in the morning, I was asleep and was not able to download Books or other media to my phone. This is my first time flying Alaska airlines and I will admit to thinking twice before I do so again.

Our flight was delayed by six hours, our plane never left Portland the night before but the airline didn’t inform anyone till two hours before a six am flight. The plane, our plane never left the west coast! No plane no flight, simply let folks know when you know, not hours and hours later. No one apologized, no one said much of anything, we were just expected to wait quietly and await instructions.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/30mar.
1 stopDelta
8h 59mORD-FAI
$198
5/29mié.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 16mORD-FAI
$201
5/30jue.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
16h 03mORD-FAI
$202
10/4vie.
2 stopsDelta
13h 26mMDW-FAI
$207
5/30jue.
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
22h 29mORD-FAI
$207
9/9lun.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
17h 46mORD-FAI
$228
6/10lun.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 29mORD-FAI
$260
5/24vie.
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 44mORD-FAI
$303
5/30jue.
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$422
5/24vie.
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$462

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Fairbanks

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 42mORD-FAI
5/15mié.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 35mFAI-ORD
$760
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 17mORD-FAI
5/14mar.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 01mFAI-ORD
$761
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 30mORD-FAI
5/15mié.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 45mFAI-ORD
$765
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 47mORD-FAI
5/15mié.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 43mFAI-ORD
$771
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 47mORD-FAI
5/14mar.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 00mFAI-ORD
$798
5/10vie.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 47mORD-FAI
5/14mar.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 43mFAI-ORD
$916
5/10vie.
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 29mORD-FAI
5/15mié.
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 07mFAI-ORD
$2,013

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Flights to Fairbanks

Destination:

Fairbanks (FAI)United States

Return flight deals:

Fairbanks - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$1,775
$2,142
$1,654
$455