Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Fairbanks?

Flights from Oakland to Fairbanks usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Fairbanks.

Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Fairbanks pass through?

Most connecting flights from Oakland to Fairbanks pass through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Oakland to Fairbanks. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $944, a difference of $552. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland 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 Oakland 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 $532 to $2,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Oakland to Fairbanks looking right now?

One-way fares from Oakland to Fairbanks are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $344, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Oakland (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 • Avis • Alamo • NextCar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Fairbanks range from $422 to $728, with an average of $676 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Fairbanks typically range from $422 to $728. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $532, on Alaska Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Oakland to Fairbanks?

Alaska Airlines ($532) and Delta ($842) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Oakland to Fairbanks according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $591. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) had the shortest average connection time for Oakland to Fairbanks layovers at 4h 45m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 5

6:03 am - 9:54 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

16h 51m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:37 am - 6:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

14h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$532Alaska Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 5

9:57 am - 9:54 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

12h 57m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:37 am - 6:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

14h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$532Alaska Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

10:36 am - 2:35 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

16h 59m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:45 am - 11:26 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$532Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4

10:36 am - 2:35 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

16h 59m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:15 am - 6:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

14h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$536Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

10:36 am - 12:21 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

14h 45m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:15 am - 11:26 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

20h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$536Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

5:02 pm - 3:01 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

22h 59m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:15 am - 6:12 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

14h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$536Alaska Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

5:02 pm - 3:01 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

22h 59m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:04 pm - 11:26 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

10h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$536Alaska Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

6:34 am - 12:21 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

18h 47m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:15 am - 4:22 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

13h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$556Alaska Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

5:55 am - 12:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

19h 42m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 12:03 amFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

21h 21m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$842Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 4

5:55 am - 12:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

19h 42m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:42 am - 4:07 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

13h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$842Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Oakland to Fairbanks

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5

9:59 am - 1:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

16h 38m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5

7:04 am - 1:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

19h 33m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

7:04 am - 7:40 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

13h 36m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:31 am - 6:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

15h 54m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:04 am - 1:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

19h 33m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

9:59 am - 9:36 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

12h 37m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 9:00 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

14h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

7:04 am - 9:36 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

15h 32m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:31 am - 9:00 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

18h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

7:04 am - 1:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

19h 33m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 6:25 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

11h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

7:04 am - 7:40 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

13h 36m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,047Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 1

7:04 am - 7:40 pmOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

13h 36m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:30 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

16h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,060Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31

3:14 pm - 1:37 amOAK Oakland-FAI Fairbanks

11h 23m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:01 am - 11:19 pmFAI Fairbanks-OAK Oakland

20h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl San Diego

$1,065Alaska Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland 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 Oakland to Fairbanks departing in february.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Oakland to Fairbanks?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Fairbanks.
Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland 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 Oakland to Fairbanks flight?
Round-trip flights from Oakland to Fairbanks range from $422 to $728, with an average of $676 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Oakland 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 $532 to $2,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Oakland to Fairbanks looking right now?
One-way fares from Oakland to Fairbanks are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $344, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.
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
• Avis
• Alamo
• NextCar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Fairbanks?
Flights from Oakland to Fairbanks usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Fairbanks pass through?
Most connecting flights from Oakland to Fairbanks pass through Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Oakland to Fairbanks?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Oakland to Fairbanks. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $944, a difference of $552.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Oakland (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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $392, about $552 less than Wednesday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to Fairbanks trip for January. Fares historically average $392 round-trip in that month - typically $552 less than the most expensive month, which is February (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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