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Cheapest round-trip
$394
Typical prices: $374-$628
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/11Thu 11/15
LAX - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$219
Typical prices: $258-$400
Alaska Airlines
Fri 11/16
LAX - FAI • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Fairbanks. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 18% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $420 (round-trip)
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Shortest trip • 8h 14m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks (LAX-FAI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Fairbanks

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:00 am - 9:37 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
14h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:41 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
10h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$394Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:00 am - 9:37 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
12h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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12:36 am - 8:47 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 11m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 12:42 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
8h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:47 am - 1:00 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
10h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
12:14 pm - 12:42 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
13h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:47 am - 11:59 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
21h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 1:37 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
17h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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4:06 pm - 1:05 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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5:45 pm - 3:01 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
22h 16m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:33 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
14h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
Delta Logo
12:14 pm - 12:42 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
13h 28m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:47 am - 1:00 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
10h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$406Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 2:54 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
9h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 4:30 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$635American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 2:54 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
9h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 4:30 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$635American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 2:54 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-FAI Fairbanks
9h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 4:30 pmFAI  Fairbanks-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 45m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$640American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks start at $394. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $374 to $628. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $394 on Alaska Airlines.

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 37% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Fairbanks at $378 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 78% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices 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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Key details for Los Angeles to Fairbanks flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$219
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Fairbanks

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Los Angeles to Fairbanks flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

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

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Fairbanks:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First 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) - 86% of one-stop connections
    • Anchorage (ANC) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 0% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Los Angeles to Fairbanks route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $634, a difference of $235. 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 2 weeks of departure - run 62% above the route average of $462. 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 0h 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 $394 to $2,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 14m, compared with 9h 13m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 13h 14m 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 starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Avis
    · 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 $374 to $628, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $374 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Fairbanks flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $399 - about $235 less than Tuesday (37% 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 October. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $295 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
    - Sophie Station Suites

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