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Cheapest round-trip
$481
Typical prices: $548-$897
Delta
Fri 9/14Fri 9/21
BWI - FAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$288
Typical prices: $361-$528
Delta
Mon 9/3
BWI - FAI • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Fairbanks. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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DCA - FAI
Cheapest • 15% average savings
IAD - FAI
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October
Cheapest • 37% price drop
April
Most popular
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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $669 (round-trip)
Portland (PDX)
Shortest trip • 10h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (WAS-FAI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:16 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
11h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 10:30 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
10h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$514United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 1:48 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
10h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:08 pm - 6:30 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
10h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$514Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 2:38 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
12h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:18 am - 5:11 pmFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
11h 53m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$514Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 12:53 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
21h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 6:30 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
14h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$514Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 13
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 12:15 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
18h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:30 am - 10:37 pmFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
17h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$525Delta
Sun, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 29
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 12:15 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
18h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
1:30 am - 12:26 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
18h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$525Delta
Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
American Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 1:35 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
14h 49m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 11:58 pmFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
14h 08m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas
$525American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 1:48 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
13h 27m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:28 am - 7:33 pmFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
14h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Charlotte Douglas
$525American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:16 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
11h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 10:30 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
10h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$548United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:16 pmBWI  Baltimore/Washington-FAI Fairbanks
11h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 10:30 amFAI  Fairbanks-BWI Baltimore/Washington
10h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$580United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks start at $481. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $548 to $897. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $481 on Delta.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight route?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Fairbanks (FAI) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks route, averaging $623 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks routes average $836, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks at $441 round-trip.
  • February ($952) and July ($824) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 115% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$288
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Fairbanks (FAI).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks most commonly connect through:

    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Portland (PDX) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $622 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $794, a difference of $172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks takes 0h 00m, covering 3,271 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 $481 to $2,445. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $340, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 54m, compared with 10h 41m via Portland (PDX) and 11h 25m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Fairbanks?

    Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Washington, D.C. (Alaska Time vs Eastern 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks range from $548 to $897, with an average of $696 over the past 12 months. Anything below $548 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. 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 Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $622 - about $172 less than Wednesday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks trip for October. Fares historically average $441 round-trip in that month - typically $511 less than the most expensive month, which is February (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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Fairbanks (FAI)