SAN - FAI

$179 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Fairbanks

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Typical prices: $839-$605
Delta
Tue 5/5Sun 6/7
SAN - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$179
Typical prices: $467-$555
Delta
Fri 5/29
SAN - FAI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $358 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Fairbanks. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $439 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Fairbanks (SAN-FAI)

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

Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
12h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 12:38 pm
FAI
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SAN
10h 03m
1 stop
$358Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
10h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 3:11 pm
FAI
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SAN
12h 36m
2 stops
$364Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
15h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 3:11 pm
FAI
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SAN
12h 36m
2 stops
$369Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
10h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 10:08 am
FAI
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SAN
7h 33m
1 stop
$378Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
9:47 am - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
15h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 10:08 am
FAI
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SAN
7h 33m
1 stop
$384Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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FAI
10h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 am - 3:11 pm
FAI
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SAN
12h 36m
2 stops
$389Delta
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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2:04 pm - 12:19 am
SAN
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FAI
11h 15m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 6:41 pm
FAI
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SAN
12h 11m
1 stop
$397Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
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5:17 pm - 8:10 am
SAN
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FAI
15h 53m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 7:58 am
FAI
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SAN
17h 23m
2 stops
$400Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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2:04 pm - 12:19 am
SAN
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FAI
11h 15m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 5:06 pm
FAI
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SAN
10h 36m
2 stops
$402Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 8
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6:34 pm - 3:03 pm
SAN
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FAI
21h 29m
1 stop
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1:17 am - 1:27 pm
FAI
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SAN
11h 10m
1 stop
$415Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Fairbanks to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fairbanks departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fairbanks is January, where tickets cost $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $804 and $681 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks was $179 for a one-way ticket and $358 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Fairbanks?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Fairbanks?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $540 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $457 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12244 reviews
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7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

10.0 ExcellentMary (Debbie), Apr 2026
SAN - MFR
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I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

No outlets, plugs, way to charge the phone or service and no food on one leg o the trip, but other than that, great. Loved WIFI, the flight, the crew, the pilots, the schedule, etc. Great job. My new favorite airline!

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

This was my first trip with Alaska Airlines (round trip DCA to San Diego). Despite a slight delay on the return flight, I feel compelled to post a RAVE review! I cannot praise the airline and the crew enough! Everyone was kind, professional, and courteous, every step of the way- excellent service, snacks, and entertainment! On both legs of the trip I inquired whether there were any free seating upgrades and my request were granted BOTH times! I’ve flown on other airlines where they won’t do that, even when those premium seats are empty. As a customer service professional myself, I can say I left my experience feeling like a valued customer and not just a number. I NEVER expected to praise an airline lol I’ll definitely go out of my way to fly with Alaska on future trips. Thank you for such an awesome experience!

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

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