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$277+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Fairbanks (FAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — FAI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:02 am
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop19h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/311:28 am
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop11h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/3$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/33:30 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop11h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 7/98:45 pm
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:20 am
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops17h 55m
Delta
Fri 11/61:30 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/31:55 pm
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops16h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 7/812:19 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops13h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$553
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/278:32 am
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop16h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/285:35 am
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop11h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/103:30 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop11h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 8/178:27 pm
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop11h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/132:12 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 9/198:22 pm
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$592
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:00 am
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop17h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/175:00 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops20h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$594

Find flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Fairbanks (FAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$538
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$277
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$547
From Columbus to Fairbanks
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Fairbanks that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Depart

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ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Fri 7/3

2:19 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/9

8:45 pm-9:57 am

1 stop9h 12m

$542

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sat 8/29

7:02 am-8:40 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

5:10 am-5:08 am

2 stops19h 58m

$547

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Fri 8/14

10:54 am-12:39 am

2 stops17h 45m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/21

2:42 pm-10:02 am

2 stops15h 20m

$553

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 8/10

3:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/17

8:27 pm-11:40 am

1 stop11h 13m

$590

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 8/10

7:00 am-8:54 pm

1 stop17h 54m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/17

5:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

$594

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 7/22

10:53 am-12:30 am

2 stops17h 37m

Fairbanks

Wed 7/29

2:37 pm-9:51 am

2 stops15h 14m

$603

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 7/22

6:07 pm-2:15 am

1 stop12h 08m

Fairbanks

Wed 7/29

3:53 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 47m

$642

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 9/6

5:35 pm-9:04 am

2 stops19h 29m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/17

9:44 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$651

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 6/24

10:53 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Fairbanks

Wed 7/1

2:41 pm-10:33 am

2 stops15h 52m

$679
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 7/26

5:30 am-2:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$277

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fairbanks. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fairbanks. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines from Columbus to Fairbanks to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,481 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,481 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,481 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SEA - RNO

There was a delay and my husband needs a wheelchair and we were moved from 1 gate to another.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Fairbanks, you will be flying into Fairbanks. Fairbanks (FAI) is just 4.5 mi from the center of the city. Fairbanks is the only Fairbanks airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 1 airline has flights to Fairbanks from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Fairbanks?

    A quick flight from Columbus to Fairbanks can take about 9h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $542. Airlines will cover a distance of 3037 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Currently priced at $467, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Fairbanks for 23% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Fairbanks one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $191. United Airlines flights start at $206 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $293 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus to Fairbanks. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$467Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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