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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks (ORD-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:00 am - 3:10 pmORD-FAI
10h 10m1 stop
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2:33 am - 6:28 amFAI-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$384Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
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2:05 pm - 11:23 amORD-FAI
24h 18m2 stops
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2:33 am - 11:59 pmFAI-ORD
18h 26m1 stop
$386Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 11:23 amORD-FAI
24h 18m2 stops
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1:46 am - 6:28 amFAI-ORD
25h 42m1 stop
$389Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 26
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6:00 am - 12:35 amORD-FAI
21h 35m1 stop
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2:35 am - 6:29 amFAI-ORD
24h 54m1 stop
$414Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
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2:20 pm - 12:13 amORD-FAI
12h 53m1 stop
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1:30 am - 1:25 pmFAI-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
$415Delta
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Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 3:06 pmORD-FAI
24h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:51 am - 11:55 pmFAI-ORD
15h 04m1 stop
$417Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 12:13 amORD-FAI
12h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:30 am - 1:25 pmFAI-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
$418Delta
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Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 7:17 pmORD-FAI
28h 11m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:55 pmFAI-ORD
15h 55m2 stops
$421Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Dec 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:02 pmORD-FAI
43h 02m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 am - 11:59 pmFAI-ORD
19h 04m1 stop
$530Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Sat, Dec 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:35 amORD-FAI
21h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:59 pmFAI-ORD
15h 14m1 stop
$567Multiple Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $384 (round-trip)
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October
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $747
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Sat 11/15Fri 11/21
ORD - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$247
Delta
Sat 11/22
ORD - FAI • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

For Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Fairbanks back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks is October, where tickets cost $479 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $817 and $771 respectively.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$247
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks was $247 for a one-way ticket and $384 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fairbanks?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fairbanks, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $638 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 $632 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and FAI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $334 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11155 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025ORD - SAN
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My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Great if it’s not a long flight in coach.

Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

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.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

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

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