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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

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
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2:25 pm - 12:40 amORD-FAI
13h 15m1 stop
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Delta
Cheapest • from $395 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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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 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 January, where tickets cost $497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $815 and $743 respectively.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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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 $231 for a one-way ticket and $395 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fairbanks.

  • 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 $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 $374 or less one-way.

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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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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.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

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