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$211 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks

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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks (RDU-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks

Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:11 am - 2:08 pmRDU-FAI
10h 57m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 11:58 pmFAI-RDU
28h 53m1 stop
$424Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
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7:11 am - 12:50 amRDU-FAI
21h 39m1 stop
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3:05 pm - 8:45 amFAI-RDU
13h 40m2 stops
$427Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:50 amRDU-FAI
23h 05m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 11:30 pmFAI-RDU
28h 25m2 stops
$432Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
7:11 am - 2:08 pmRDU-FAI
10h 57m1 stop
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1:50 am - 11:58 pmFAI-RDU
18h 08m1 stop
$452Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:50 amRDU-FAI
23h 05m2 stops
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1:50 am - 11:58 pmFAI-RDU
18h 08m1 stop
$458Delta
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 7:48 pmRDU-FAI
10h 26m1 stop
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11:23 pm - 5:05 pmFAI-RDU
13h 42m2 stops
$506United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 2:45 amRDU-FAI
12h 35m1 stop
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3:53 pm - 4:39 pmFAI-RDU
20h 46m1 stop
$510Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 7:48 pmRDU-FAI
13h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:23 pm - 5:05 pmFAI-RDU
13h 42m2 stops
$512United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:36 am - 2:59 pmRDU-FAI
11h 23m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 4:39 pmFAI-RDU
38h 13m2 stops
$514Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 5
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:36 am - 12:48 amRDU-FAI
21h 12m1 stop
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12:18 am - 5:10 pmFAI-RDU
12h 52m1 stop
$538Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Raleigh to Fairbanks, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Raleigh, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks is August, where tickets cost $566 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,253 and $1,034 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$211
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Fairbanks was $211 for a one-way ticket and $424 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Fairbanks?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

    When flying out of Raleigh you will be using Raleigh-Durham. You will be landing at Fairbanks, also known as Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Fairbanks, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $699 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 $571 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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We were delayed for hours and this was very difficult, which is why the experience was less pleasant

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025LAS - SEA
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We were delayed for hours and this was very difficult, which is why the experience was less pleasant

Flight was delayed 5 hours for no reason. Every single time I fly Alaska, there is a problem. This will be the last time

Our original fluffy was cancelled. Our substitute flight didn't fly. We lost out on our hotel and car rental. Had to fly out the next morning. Alaska didn't give us any meaningful information. The first flight was scheduled to leave at 4pm and the substitute flight at 9pm. We left the airport at midnight for a hotel. No weather. Beyond disappointed.

Good leg room, no problem with overhead storage and the staff was super helpful.

Flight was on time. Staff was polite and efficient. The snacks were good - only an hour and a half flight. No entertainment but didn't expect that. We brought our own things to do.

Flight was great. Crew was excellent! Would fly with them anytime.

We usually enjoy flying Alaska Airlines. However this time we had multiple negative experiences. We were surprised that they rejected our bags because of a new “50 minute cutoff” but they did not tell us about it beforehand and also did not tell us that it was new. They also lost two of our car seats. The one car seat that was returned to us was half out of its bag and half of it was wet. It was not raining so they must have thrown it in a puddle?! I saw at least 4 other car seats on the carousel in the same condition. We purchased two travel car seats for this trip that were pretty expensive and they lost them. We have yet to receive any word or compensation from our “claim.”

There was a delay, then we were boarded, then deboarded, then waited another hour for a new flight, then boarded again and arrived 2 hours later than expected while traveling with 3 young children.

I don't like that this survey shows Good for everything. Everything was not Good. I didn't eat any of the food. I didnt' have any entertainment. You need to have a NA choice. My flight was satisfactory until I debarked the plane and fell on the Jetway. The jetway sections had a slight inclined edge, which I tripped on. I was near the plane's exit door, but neither of the flight attendants helped me get up. I was helped by two other passengers. Also, I explained to the counter staff about falling and no one seemed to understand what I was telling them. I said I fell on the ramp, which was not the correct term. The passenger who was sitting next to me on the plane did a better job of explaining to your staff where I fell and that I was in a lot of pain. I also wanted to report the incident and no one helped with that. I was then offered a wheelchair. The passenger who helped me stayed with me until the wheelchair arrived. I asked the wheelchair attendant if there was anyone I could report the incident to and he said there was no one. Really???? My daughter picked me up at the door. I tipped the attendant for his service from the Alaska counter to her car. Before leaving the property, my daughter called the airport to report the incident. We were advised to go to the to a hospital ER. A Cat Scan showed I broke the 6th rib on the right side. My daughter was sent paperwork to complete from the agent with whom she spoke before we left the airport.

As always to close confinement for passengers not in upgrades. I like that you still get carry on and personal bag.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

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.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

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