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$231+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — CHI
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to Chicago

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 July 7, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1512:39 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop25h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/237:20 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop16h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$424
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/148:00 am
FAI
-
ORD
2 stops26h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/217:20 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop16h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$426
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:49 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop14h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/96:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop19h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:31 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop13h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2412:00 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop13h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$464
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 10/231:16 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop19h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/287:16 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop9h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$476
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/293:53 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop17h 19m
American Airlines
Wed 8/56:01 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop11h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/31:35 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop8h 54m
Delta
Sun 10/45:44 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop9h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$483
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1610:00 pm
FAI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Sun 8/239:59 am
MDW
-
FAI
1 stop13h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/310:00 pm
FAI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Wed 8/59:59 am
MDW
-
FAI
1 stop13h 50m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/89:59 pm
FAI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 38m
Delta
Tue 7/289:54 am
MDW
-
FAI
1 stop13h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$859

Find 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 July 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$424
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(Delta)

Good round-trip deal

$514 or less

Good one-way deal

$252 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sun 8/16

8:00 am-1:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

7:20 am-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$446

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Wed 9/2

1:49 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$461

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Fri 10/23

1:16 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

7:16 pm-1:32 am

1 stop9h 16m

$476
Quickest round-trip

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sat 10/3

1:35 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

5:44 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 51m

$483

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Thu 8/13

1:39 am-6:19 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

2:00 pm-12:34 am

2 stops13h 34m

$488

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sun 8/16

10:00 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops15h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

5:56 pm-12:34 am

1 stop9h 38m

$529

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Sun 8/16

10:00 pm-8:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

9:59 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$598

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Mon 8/3

10:00 pm-8:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/5

9:59 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$644
Cheapest one-way

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sun 10/4

2:30 pm-8:30 am

2 stops15h 00m

$237

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sun 8/2

1:39 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$265

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Deals found on 7/3

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to Chicago

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

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 July 7, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Fairbanks to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Fairbanks to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Fairbanks to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 7, 2026.

The most flights from FAI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago from Fairbanks on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Fairbanks to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Fairbanks to Chicago can take about 8h 54m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $483. The distance between Fairbanks and Chicago is about 2776 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $239. Users have also found prices from $253 and $334 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $238. While the most popular route (Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $497 on average, our data indicates $529 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.

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