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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks from $191

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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12:45 am - 10:11 amORD-FAI
12h 26m1 stop
8:55 am - 7:20 amFAI-ORD
19h 25m1 stop
$381Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 26
12:45 am - 10:11 amORD-FAI
12h 26m1 stop
12:35 am - 4:54 pmFAI-ORD
13h 19m1 stop
$382Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 25
12:45 am - 10:11 amORD-FAI
12h 26m1 stop
7:45 am - 1:54 pmFAI-ORD
27h 09m2 stops
$386Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 26
12:45 am - 10:11 amORD-FAI
12h 26m1 stop
2:38 am - 4:40 amFAI-ORD
23h 02m2 stops
$387Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 25
6:15 pm - 12:20 amORD-FAI
9h 05m1 stop
1:29 am - 1:14 pmFAI-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
$463Delta
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
6:15 pm - 12:20 amORD-FAI
9h 05m1 stop
9:58 pm - 12:35 pmFAI-ORD
11h 37m2 stops
$468Delta
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
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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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
5:00 pm - 11:44 pmORD-FAI
9h 44m1 stop
3:42 pm - 6:11 amFAI-ORD
11h 29m1 stop
$621American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Fri, May 24
4:00 pm - 7:29 pmORD-FAI
6h 29mnonstop
8:55 pm - 5:58 amFAI-ORD
6h 03mnonstop
$655United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Fri, May 24
4:00 pm - 7:29 pmORD-FAI
6h 29mnonstop
11:44 pm - 11:35 amFAI-ORD
8h 51m1 stop
$665United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Fri, May 24

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 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 $385 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $817 and $707 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Alaska Airlines ($191) and Delta ($202). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Alaska Airlines ($381) and Delta ($463).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fairbanks direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $296.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Fairbanks per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Fairbanks from Chicago O'Hare Airport is typically 6h 29m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,776 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

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

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Low season

October

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$191
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $191 for a one-way ticket and $381 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 $616 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 $461 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD to Fairbanks

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $326 or less one-way and $652 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fairbanks?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Fairbanks, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl 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

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Nonstop returns

Fairbanks to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9110 reviews
7.3food
7.9comfort
7.3entertainment
8.2boarding
8.6crew
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I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024BOS - SAN
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I was seated at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were fantastic. I did not get food so can’t say. Thought the movie selection was lean.

Flight was good. Glad it was delayed or I may have missed the connection since I got to Seattle at about the same time my connection was to leave. The snack was a small bag of pretzels and a small soda. Can’t really call that food. There was no entertainment available on the flight.

It was much better than expected. Short flight and smaller plane so no entertainment or food.

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.

I liked the fast internet and twice serving of snacks and drinks. Paid food options could have included more.

I had never flown Alaska before but I definitely will again . Their app is great and the staff was nice , the plane was clean and comfortable . I've been trying to think of something to complain about but I honestly cannot think of anything . And Alaska itself - wow! Such beauty everywhere out there

Pretty terrible. The aisles on this flight were too narrow so we had to carry our baby, care seat, luggage, travel stroller step by step down the aisle slowing down a lot of passengers in the process. Not only was this a safety hazard but remember that scene from game of thrones where Cersei walks naked through the streets? It felt about as excruciating as that except both me and my husband were carrying 50lbs of weight while everyone from the flight attendants and passengers dolled out comments like “that stroller doesn’t fit in the overhead compartment and you should check it at the gate” when it is a travel stroller that absolutely fits and did fit in the overhead compartment. The flight said it was 30 min delayed but in actuality we did not take off until 1.5 hours past the original time. It was absolutely terrible. Alaska also charged us 200 dollars just in baggage fees even tho we took the time to buy two check on baggages via their app and bought an extra seat for our child and they still refused to overlook our first time flying with them. Everyone in general looked super miserable and traveling with them with a child is pretty much untenable. Lastly I originally thought I had booked an AM flight for my family but it was a PM flight which I knew was not going to end well since we had a 1.5 year old with us on a flight that gets in 9p. I ended up calling Alaska to try to change the first leg for a change fee, and would even have accepted half of a refund to book a completely different flight but of course they refused and absolutely allowed no flexibility to plans so I guess my revenge was our baby cried for 3 out of the four hour flight and hopefully convinced every miserable person on that flight to never fly Alaska again 🤷🏻‍♀️

It was really nice as always and i enjoyed the flight this time around wasn't as much turbulence.

entertainment (use your own hardware) was difficult and I don't like tiny tiny screens for movies. "we're locking the bathrooms" messge came as they locked them. how about a warning, e.g. we will lock bathrooms in 15 on our final approach...

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

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

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

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.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

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.
5/16Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 16mORD-FAI
$191
10/4Fri
1 stopDelta
10h 13mORD-FAI
$202
10/4Fri
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
28h 00mORD-FAI
$207
9/10Tue
2 stopsDelta
16h 51mORD-FAI
$213
7/8Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
10h 01mORD-FAI
$230
5/30Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
16h 03mORD-FAI
$231
5/17Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 44mORD-FAI
$260
8/2Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 01mORD-FAI
$261
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 29mORD-FAI
$362
5/23Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
6h 33mORD-FAI
$371

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Fairbanks Flights

Departure:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Destination:

Fairbanks (FAI)United States

Return flight deals:

Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Airport

Cabin classes:

$1,775
$2,142
$1,654
$457