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Cheapest round-trip
$619
Typical prices: $434-$701
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/16Tue 9/25
SLC - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$338
Typical prices: $260-$408
Delta
Tue 10/23
SLC - FAI • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Salt Lake City and Fairbanks. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 42% price drop
July
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Top layover airports
Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
Cheapest • Avg $548 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 10h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks (SLC-FAI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:00 am - 3:09 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
10h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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8:30 am - 12:21 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
25h 51m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$619Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
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10:27 am - 1:48 amSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
17h 21m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:30 am - 9:38 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
14h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$627Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
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6:42 pm - 1:37 amSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
8h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:30 am - 8:55 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
13h 25m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$627Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:08 am - 10:46 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
17h 38m2 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:30 am - 11:00 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
15h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$632Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 1:32 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
7h 47m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:50 am - 4:43 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
12h 53m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$678Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
12:17 pm - 10:46 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
12h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:10 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
15h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$691American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
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12:17 pm - 10:46 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
12h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:30 am - 9:33 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
14h 03m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$691American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20
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3:10 pm - 1:48 amSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
12h 38m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:10 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
15h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$691American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Delta Logo
5:31 pm - 12:34 amSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
9h 03m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:18 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
14h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$810Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 12:34 amSLC  Salt Lake City-FAI Fairbanks
14h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:18 pmFAI  Fairbanks-SLC Salt Lake City
14h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$816Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Salt Lake City to Fairbanks flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks start at $619. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $434 to $701. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $619 on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 347% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks at $357 round-trip.
  • March ($966) and June ($726) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 170% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Salt Lake City to Fairbanks flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$338
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    Flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $548 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $689 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks pass through?

    Connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks most commonly pass through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 99% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    On the Salt Lake City to Fairbanks route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 83%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $467 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,736: a $2,269 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks takes 0h 00m, covering 2,178 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 $619 to $1,384. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks looking right now?

    One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $423, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks?

    Flying via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 10h 22m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Fairbanks?

    Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Salt Lake City (Alaska Time vs Mountain 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 Salt Lake City to Fairbanks flight?

    Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks range from $434 to $701, with an average of $611 over the past 12 months. Anything below $434 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Salt Lake City 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $467 - about $2,269 less than Sunday (83% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Salt Lake City to Fairbanks trip for January. Fares historically average $357 round-trip in that month - typically $609 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $548 round-trip on this route - about $141 less than direct flights (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Salt Lake City to Fairbanks

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Salt Lake City (SLC)
Fairbanks (FAI)