Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks most commonly connect through: • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 84% of one-stop connections • Anchorage (ANC) - 16% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 0% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Fairbanks flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $492 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks takes 00m, covering 2,461 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Fairbanks changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $446 to $1,812. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Fairbanks looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Fairbanks are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $317.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 15m, compared with 9h 13m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 12h 58m via Anchorage (ANC).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (Alaska Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Fairbanks Airport (FAI)?

Fairbanks Airport (FAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $103 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Avis • Alamo • NextCar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Fairbanks flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks range from $386 to $633, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks typically range from $386 to $633. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $446, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks at $418 round-trip. •May ($673) and April ($631) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Alaska Airlines ($446) and Delta ($461) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Fairbanks according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Fairbanks route. 84% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SEA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $420. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks which airport offers the shortest layover?

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Fairbanks layovers at 4h 54m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Fairbanks

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

7:25 am - 6:56 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

12h 31m1 stop Anchorage

2:00 pm - 6:20 amFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

15h 20m1 stop Anchorage

$446Alaska Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 3

6:35 pm - 2:48 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

9h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:12 am - 3:59 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

12h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

5:45 pm - 1:35 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

8h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:00 am - 9:23 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

12h 23m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$446Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 4

7:55 pm - 2:38 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

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5:10 am - 9:47 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

15h 37m2 stops Anchorage Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$450Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10

5:29 pm - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

8h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 10:09 amFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

7h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$461Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

11:35 am - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

14h 02m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 3:13 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

12h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$466Delta

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2:25 pm - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

11h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 6:09 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

15h 27m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$466Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

9:54 am - 12:21 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

15h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:45 am - 4:32 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

9h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Francisco

$610Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 12

8:09 am - 2:38 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

19h 29m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:18 am - 7:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

16h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$660American Airlines

Tue, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 11

12:35 pm - 2:38 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

15h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:18 am - 7:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

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Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 1

7:20 am - 5:43 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

11h 23m1 stop Anchorage

7:48 pm - 6:20 amFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

9h 32m1 stop Anchorage

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

7:13 am - 5:48 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

11h 35m1 stop Anchorage

5:30 am - 2:21 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

7h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$653Alaska Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 2

10:00 am - 9:37 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

12h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:31 am - 1:02 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

10h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$655Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 3

6:00 am - 1:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

8h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:07 pm - 11:02 amFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

17h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$655Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

6:25 am - 12:45 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

19h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 10:10 amFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

7h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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9:54 am - 1:50 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

16h 56m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

4:07 pm - 7:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

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Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 8

12:50 pm - 3:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

27h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:31 am - 7:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

16h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$660American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

1:26 pm - 12:45 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

12h 19m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 1:00 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

10h 18m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$666Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 3

2:00 pm - 12:45 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

11h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:50 am - 12:50 pmFAI Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles

10h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

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8:05 pm - 2:50 amLAX Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks

31h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Fairbanks flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Fairbanks departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks at $418 round-trip.
•May ($673) and April ($631) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks the cheapest?: Flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks takes 00m, covering 2,461 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Fairbanks flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks range from $386 to $633, with an average of $492 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Fairbanks flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $492 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Fairbanks changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $446 to $1,812. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Fairbanks looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Fairbanks are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $317.
What car rental options are available at Fairbanks Airport (FAI)?
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $103 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Alamo
• NextCar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
Flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks most commonly connect through:

• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Anchorage (ANC) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 0% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $152.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?
Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 15m, compared with 9h 13m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 12h 58m via Anchorage (ANC).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Los Angeles (Alaska Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $438, about $152 less than Monday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Fairbanks trip for January. Fares historically average $418 round-trip in that month - typically $255 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fairbanks Airport.

• Pike's Waterfront Lodge
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
• Golden North Inn

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