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$227+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (CHI)

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — CHI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (CHI). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$495
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$227
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$907

Good round-trip deal

$270 or less

Good one-way deal

$305 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/21:44 amFAI - ORD
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/67:51 pmORD - FAI
2 stops17h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/271:45 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 40mDelta
Wed 6/41:40 pmORD - FAI
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/30$509
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/271:44 amFAI - ORD
1 stop9h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/47:51 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/2811:00 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/134:15 pmORD - FAI
Nonstop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$864
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/141:44 amFAI - ORD
1 stop15h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/197:35 amORD - FAI
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$867
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/141:45 amFAI - MDW
2 stops14h 00mDelta
Mon 5/191:08 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,196

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to Chicago 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fairbanks

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Return

Price

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Mon 6/2

1:44 am-10:23 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

7:51 pm-10:23 am

2 stops17h 32m

$495

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Tue 5/27

1:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

1:40 pm-12:28 am

2 stops13h 48m

$509

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Tue 5/27

1:44 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

7:51 pm-2:20 am

1 stop9h 29m

$534

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Mon 7/28

11:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

4:15 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

$864

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Wed 5/14

1:44 am-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

7:35 am-12:24 am

1 stop19h 49m

$867

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Wed 5/14

1:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/19

1:08 pm-12:28 am

2 stops14h 20m

$1,196

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Mon 6/2

1:44 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$227

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sun 6/1

1:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$255

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Fri 5/30

1:45 am-5:47 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$276

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Thu 7/3

9:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop8h 15m

$307

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Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fairbanks to Chicago in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fairbanks-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Fairbanks to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fairbanks to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FAI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Fairbanks to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Fairbanks to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fairbanks to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Fairbanks to Chicago?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fairbanks to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($495), Delta ($509), and Hawaiian Airlines ($534) offers the cheapest pricing from Fairbanks to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Fairbanks to Chicago for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $227. Users have also found prices from $255 and $334 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $184. While the most popular route (Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $511 on average our data indicates $572 when flying from Fairbanks to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fairbanks to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$529Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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