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Cheapest round-trip
$443
Typical prices: $486-$582
American Airlines
Thu 9/24Mon 9/28
ORD - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$461
United Airlines
Fri 8/7Sun 8/16
ORD - FAI • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $443 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $617 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 10m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:17 am - 3:09 pm
ORD
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FAI
10h 52m
1 stop
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6:22 pm - 7:25 am
FAI
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ORD
10h 03m
1 stop
$443American Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:01 pm - 2:15 am
ORD
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FAI
11h 14m
1 stop
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5:31 am - 10:07 pm
FAI
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ORD
13h 36m
1 stop
$444American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:01 pm - 2:15 am
ORD
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FAI
11h 14m
1 stop
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1:28 am - 7:59 pm
FAI
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ORD
15h 31m
1 stop
$456American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 13
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6:40 am - 11:18 pm
ORD
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FAI
19h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:19 am - 10:07 pm
FAI
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ORD
18h 48m
1 stop
$457American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 15
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12:59 am - 11:21 am
ORD
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FAI
13h 22m
1 stop
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12:39 am - 5:00 am
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ORD
25h 21m
1 stop
$458Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16
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4:00 pm - 7:39 pm
ORD
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FAI
6h 39mnonstop
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8:27 pm - 5:25 am
FAI
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ORD
5h 58mnonstop
$461United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 11:05 am
ORD
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FAI
30h 45m
1 stop
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4:08 pm - 6:20 am
FAI
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ORD
11h 12m
1 stop
$469Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 16
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5:56 pm - 12:34 am
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FAI
9h 38m
1 stop
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10:00 pm - 8:30 am
FAI
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ORD
7h 30m
1 stop
$470Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:40 pm
ORD
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FAI
16h 20m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 11:59 pm
FAI
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ORD
15h 49m
2 stops
$473Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:18 pm
ORD
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FAI
19h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 6:05 am
FAI
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ORD
21h 34m
1 stop
$474American Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks departing in September.

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, Monday 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 Tuesday, with Sunday 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 January, where tickets cost $380 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $902 and $644 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$222
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks was $222 for a one-way ticket and $443 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 9 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?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $624 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $516 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $754 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Fairbanks to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12577 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025
SEA - FAI
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Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

We did have to wait an hour for the runway to be cleared but other than that it was fine.

Could have service kiosks, had to find a gate with an attendant

There was no sense of urgency to get us to our destination on time. There’s just no such thing with this airline. It’s not my fault, they don’t have enough help. They sure as hell charge you enough for everything Nothing like being nickel and dimed to death. Money for bags money to choose a seat. You gotta be made for money to fly this airline.

I hate turbulence and we had quite a lot. I really appreciated kept us calm informed. When it would likely start, when it would likely end. And the cause. Very good!

Alexa provided her hand to help from the plane door until I could grab part of the interior to get to my seat

I had a great trip. Everything was on time, easy boarding and kind attendants.

Good legroom, good food. Great landing, comfortable seat, good communication from pilot and crew. I wasn't thrilled that we were an hour late but it happens. The only two minor things was that the garbage pickup was slow and your windows need washing. Overall we will beback

In order to watch a movie you have to buy wifi access

Very close to on-time takeoff and landing. Attendants were all great - Julia was best! Joined the Alaska Air Rewards and will fly with them again!

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

Horrible. Flight ORD to CGH was okay, but Paris was a nightmare. Old planes, delays, involuntary downgrades, broken planes, terrible communication. CGH to CPT was my worst flight ever.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Delta airlines charge $ 30,oo US DOLLARS for the check in for a suitcase in the baggage hold

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

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