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$336
Typical prices: $439-$298
Alaska Airlines
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SEA - FAI • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $466-$328
Delta
Fri 4/24Thu 4/30
SEA - FAI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Fairbanks

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

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 2:57 pm
SEA
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FAI
3h 57mnonstop
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5:00 am - 5:00 am
FAI
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SEA
23h 00m
1 stop
$336Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
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9:45 pm - 12:40 am
SEA
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FAI
3h 55mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:45 am - 6:28 am
FAI
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SEA
3h 43mnonstop
$339Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:53 pm
SEA
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FAI
3h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:36 am
FAI
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SEA
11h 06m
1 stop
$347Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
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10:55 pm - 1:44 am
SEA
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FAI
3h 49mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:48 am
FAI
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SEA
10h 18m
2 stops
$349Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:57 pm - 6:58 am
SEA
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FAI
12h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:09 am - 7:06 pm
FAI
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SEA
8h 57m
1 stop
$350Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, May 1
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2:38 pm - 12:19 am
SEA
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FAI
10h 41m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 6:59 am
FAI
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SEA
7h 29m
1 stop
$355Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
Delta Logo
4:27 pm - 12:40 am
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FAI
11h 13m
1 stop
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1:45 am - 11:52 pm
FAI
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DFW
19h 07m
1 stop
$420Delta
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
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1:26 pm - 7:42 pm
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FAI
10h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 12:20 pm
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PHL
11h 25m
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$460United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
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1:26 pm - 7:42 pm
PHL
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FAI
10h 16m
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United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 2:20 pm
FAI
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PHL
13h 25m
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$466United Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Thu, Jul 2
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 2:15 am
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FAI
11h 20m
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American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:40 pm
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13h 10m
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$480American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Fairbanks

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

What is the cheapest flight to Fairbanks?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Fairbanks was found on the route from Seattle, at $336 return. The most popular connection is from Denver to Fairbanks and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $378 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Fairbanks?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Fairbanks from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Fairbanks costs $384 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $112 and departed from Anchorage. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Anchorage to Fairbanks which costs $265 on average, and Seattle to Fairbanks, which costs $400 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Fairbanks?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Fairbanks is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $384. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $564 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Fairbanks is January, where tickets cost $357 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $954 and $889 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $293.

What is a good deal for flights to Fairbanks?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Fairbanks, 25% of our users found tickets to Fairbanks for the following prices or less: From Anchorage $225 round-trip, from Seattle $334 round-trip.

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Low seasonMay
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When to book flights to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Fairbanks flights

  • Is there anywhere to purchase food at Fairbanks International Airport?

    Fairbanks International Airport currently has two dining options within its main terminal. For travelers interested in having a full meal, go to the Local, a restaurant that has an American-style menu. To grab some to-go items such as sandwiches or coffee, there is a Starbucks near the airport’s departure gates.

  • Can I buy souvenirs at Fairbanks International Airport?

    To pick up some local products or souvenirs, go to one of the two locations of TWIGS Alaskan Gift store in Fairbanks International Airport. These shops offer items such as t-shirts, food, books, keychains, and art products made by local residents.

  • Can I use public transportation to go from the airport to downtown Fairbanks?

    If you would prefer to use public transportation instead of renting a car or taking a taxi, you can use the public bus to go from Fairbanks International Airport to the city center. The Yellow Line route has a stop directly outside of the Arrivals terminal and can take you to several locations within the city for only $1.50 each way.

  • Which hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service to Fairbanks International Airport?

    If you would like to stay in a hotel that is particularly budget-friendly, book a room at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairbanks, which offers a free shuttle to Fairbanks International Airport and is only 3 miles from Pioneer Park. The Chena River Lodge is a charming option that also has a shuttle service and is an 8-minute drive from the University of Alaska Museum of the North.

  • Can I rent a car at Fairbanks International Airport?

    If you would like to rent a car at FAI, you’ll be able to do so, given that the airport hosts counters for several car rental agencies in the lower level across from baggage claim. The agencies include Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo. Note that to rent a car from any of the agencies, you must be above 21 years old. You must also have a credit card, photo ID, and a driver’s license that you’ve held for a minimum of 12 months.

  • Where can I get information at Fairbanks International Airport?

    You can get the information you need at FAI if you visit the airport’s information desk. You can rest assured of getting the information you need at this amenity in the Greeter Lobby, given that it’s looked after by informed airport staff.

  • Which eco-friendly airlines serve flights to Fairbanks International Airport?

    The top five airlines flying to Fairbanks include Delta, United, Spirit, Alaska, and American Airlines. Among them, Alaska and Delta have been recognized for their valiant environmental conservation efforts. Thus, if you want to travel sustainably, consider traveling with either of these airlines.

  • How accessible is Fairbanks International Airport?

    FAI has enrolled in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard program to cater to passengers with hidden disabilities. It also offers wheelchairs - with distribution managed by airlines - along with wheelchair-accessible spaces, and ramps to cater to passengers with limited mobility.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Fairbanks was found on the route from Seattle, at $336 return. The most popular connection is from Denver to Fairbanks and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $378 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Fairbanks Airport from central Fairbanks?

    There are 5 miles between Fairbanks city center and Fairbanks Airport.

  • What is the name of Fairbanks’s airport?

    Fairbanks is served by Fairbanks Airport, also commonly referred to as Fairbanks or Fairbanks Intl. The airport code is FAI.

  • How much is a flight to Fairbanks?

    On average, a flight to Fairbanks costs $384. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $112 and departed from Anchorage Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Fairbanks

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Fairbanks? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Fairbanks for the following prices or less: From Anchorage $179, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $359, from Denver $700
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Fairbanks flight deals.
  • For travelers who are specifically interested in direct flights to Fairbanks, book your tickets with Alaska Airlines. This company offers the most daily flights to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) as well as several complimentary perks, such as free food and beverages.
  • If you or someone you are traveling with is in the military, drop by the YMCA Military Lounge that is located near the baggage claim of Fairbanks International Airport. Open from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, this lounge offers complimentary snacks, drinks, and WiFi access, making it a convenient place to unwind during a long day of traveling.
  • Do you enjoy art? Keep your eyes open for the various art installations in Fairbanks International Airport that showcase the region’s rich history. There are several paintings and photographs located near the Administration Offices as well as a series of pieces highlighting Alaska’s wilderness near the baggage claim.
  • To unwind after your flight to Fairbanks, pay a visit to one of the massage chairs located near Gate 3 of Fairbanks International Airport. These chairs accept both cards and coins and are a convenient way to quickly relax before heading to your final destination.
  • If you would like to send off some last-minute postcards or letters, go to the mailbox near Gate A in the baggage claim area of Fairbanks International Airport. Postage can be purchased from some of the airport’s gift shops, and mail can be sent anywhere within Alaska and the continental United States.
  • Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is found three miles southwest of the central business district of Fairbanks. Currently, this airport serves as a hub for Everts Air, Wright Air Service, and Waterblow’s Air Venture.
  • Suppose you’re a nursing mother who is traveling with a baby. In that case, before exiting FAI, you can breastfeed your baby at the freestanding Mamava lactation suite - a short distance from the passenger screening checkpoint. This suite acts as a private and comfortable space where mothers can pump or breastfeed their babies. It boasts two benches as well as a fold-down table.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Fairbanks. 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 12133 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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The last row was empty and I sat there for two minutes. I was treated like a criminal for doing so. My wife wanted to get past the cart in the aisle and she was treated like dirt by the same black attendent..

6.0 GoodMichael S., Mar 2026
FLL - SEA
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The last row was empty and I sat there for two minutes. I was treated like a criminal for doing so. My wife wanted to get past the cart in the aisle and she was treated like dirt by the same black attendent..

The ground crew was very good. They communicated clearly and continued updating. The flight crew was fine. The flight crew on the March 20th flight from MCI to Portland was excellent.

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.

WOuld have liked coffee or pretzels but other than that, crew and pilot and flight were great. Seat was great, too.

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!

On time, friendly and professional staff and crew Very nice new terminal in Spokane

It was a bumpy flight but the crew was very attentive and made it a safe and enjoyable experience.

My suggestion is that they should provide USB-C charging ports for modern cell phones.

Very easy, stress free airline. Was a wonderful experience. Will use again

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Delta is always a wonderful experience. A clean plane and the crew is really friendly.

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

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

The first class flight attendant was awful to everyone. Very rude; no customer service. She should not be working in first class.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

During landing. 2 crew members passed 3 times by my lane and didn't notice that people in front of us had their site to the furthermore reclined... That was uncomfortable and could have been dangerous.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

The flight changed gates multiple times and flight had to be delayed multiple times

We called Kayak for a change due to the TSA situation in Atlanta. What we got was a canceled return flight (in error) and we had to find the mistake. Not happy with Kayak who blamed it on AA.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

On the return flight, arriving in Denver we sat on the tarmac in Denver for over 20 minutes.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The flight attendant in business class was excellent! Professional, friendly and attentive.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

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