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$218 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks - Compare and Save

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 Francisco to Fairbanks departing on 8/19. 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 Francisco to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$397
Typical prices: $337-$675
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/6Mon 9/14
SFO - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$218
Typical prices: $274-$552
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/19
SFO - FAI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $397 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Fairbanks. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $523 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 20m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks (SFO-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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FAI
15h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:40 pm
FAI
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$397Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:51 am
SFO
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FAI
20h 46m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FAI
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
$398Alaska Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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FAI
15h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:43 pm
FAI
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SFO
14h 13m
2 stops
$402Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
2:36 pm - 12:34 am
SFO
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FAI
10h 58m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:39 am - 9:38 am
FAI
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SFO
6h 59m
1 stop
$404Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 11:05 am
SFO
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FAI
17h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 9:37 am
FAI
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SFO
7h 09m
1 stop
$407Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:48 am
SFO
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FAI
20h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 10:58 am
FAI
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SFO
17h 57m
1 stop
$408Alaska Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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FAI
14h 42m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:43 pm
FAI
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SFO
14h 13m
2 stops
$409Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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FAI
19h 01m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:01 pm - 9:37 am
FAI
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SFO
16h 36m
1 stop
$414Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 8:46 pm
SFO
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FAI
27h 24m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 5:23 pm
FAI
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SFO
11h 13m
1 stop
$415Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 9:04 am
SFO
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FAI
15h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 9:37 am
FAI
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SFO
24h 36m
1 stop
$417Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks is January, where tickets cost $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $847 and $690 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$218
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 48% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks was $218 for a one-way ticket and $397 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    San Francisco and Fairbanks are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Fairbanks.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Fairbanks from San Francisco?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Fairbanks.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $596 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 $468 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12590 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

6.0 GoodVI, Jun 2026
SFO - SAN
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Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

Flight was delayed about 40 minutes by a mechanical problem. This made a long day even longer. Otherwise good.

We did have to wait an hour for the runway to be cleared but other than that it was fine.

Could have service kiosks, had to find a gate with an attendant

There was no sense of urgency to get us to our destination on time. There’s just no such thing with this airline. It’s not my fault, they don’t have enough help. They sure as hell charge you enough for everything Nothing like being nickel and dimed to death. Money for bags money to choose a seat. You gotta be made for money to fly this airline.

I hate turbulence and we had quite a lot. I really appreciated kept us calm informed. When it would likely start, when it would likely end. And the cause. Very good!

Alexa provided her hand to help from the plane door until I could grab part of the interior to get to my seat

Crew was great snacks could be approved upon. Healthier options

I was beat it was a late flight don't remember taking off or landing was a good nap.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

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