Fairbanks

$225+ Cheap flights to Fairbanks, AK

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Flights to Fairbanks in 2024

Find the latest flights to Fairbanks in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,480,267 searches and data was last updated on October 21, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$602

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$225
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2024
From New York to Fairbanks
One-way flight from New York to Fairbanks (FAI)

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Cheapest flights to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on October 21, 2024.

Fri 11/154:40 pmJFK - FAI
1 stop11h 30mDelta
Sun 11/171:15 amFAI - JFK
1 stop14h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/20$480
Sat 11/165:12 pmEWR - FAI
2 stops34h 58mDelta
Fri 11/221:15 amFAI - EWR
2 stops27h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/20$511
Fri 11/152:39 pmEWR - FAI
2 stops13h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/1812:12 pmFAI - EWR
1 stop14h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$515
Fri 11/154:40 pmJFK - FAI
1 stop11h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/183:55 pmFAI - JFK
1 stop11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$544
Mon 11/1812:29 pmLGA - FAI
2 stops15h 41mDelta
Sun 11/241:15 amFAI - LGA
2 stops14h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/19$561
Thu 11/2111:00 amJFK - FAI
2 stops17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/67:00 amFAI - JFK
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$680
Thu 12/121:42 pmEWR - FAI
2 stops16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2412:25 amFAI - EWR
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$752
Wed 11/203:00 pmLGA - FAI
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/261:20 amFAI - LGA
2 stops13h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$762
Mon 10/284:04 pmLGA - FAI
2 stops13h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/313:55 pmFAI - LGA
2 stops14h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/20$2,604

Find flights to Fairbanks within your budget

Locate flights to Fairbanks that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,480,267 searches and data was last updated on October 21, 2024.

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$480 - $2,604

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Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop11h 30m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/17

1 stop14h 29m

$480

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Sat 11/16

2 stops42h 37m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/24

2 stops27h 33m

$511

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Fri 11/15

2 stops13h 31m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/18

1 stop14h 46m

$515

New York LaGuardiaFairbanks

LGA - FAI

LGAFAI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/14

2 stops17h 24m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/17

2 stops18h 15m

$517

New York John F Kennedy IntlFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop11h 30m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/18

1 stop11h 35m

$544

New York John F Kennedy IntlFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/21

2 stops17h 42m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/6

2 stops28h 00m

$680

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Thu 12/12

2 stops16h 06m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/24

2 stops12h 53m

$752

New York LaGuardiaFairbanks

LGA - FAI

LGAFAI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/21

2 stops14h 20m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/25

2 stops12h 31m

$762

New York LaGuardiaFairbanks

LGA - FAI

LGAFAI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/28

2 stops13h 41m

Fairbanks

Thu 10/31

2 stops14h 11m

$2,604

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Deals found on 10/20

Compare providers for flights to Fairbanks

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 to Fairbanks in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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: Out of all of the providers offering Fairbanks flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Fairbanks flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Fairbanks flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Fairbanks. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Fairbanks

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Fairbanks including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on October 18, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Fairbanks, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Fairbanks?

On average, a flight from New York to Fairbanks takes 15 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Fairbanks from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Fairbanks are Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

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 October 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

8.0
Very good
8,892 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Fairbanks overview

Fairbanks is the third largest metropolitan area in Alaska, and there’s certainly no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the scenery that is so uniquely Alaska. Also known as the “Golden Heart City,” Fairbanks welcomes visitors with picturesque backdrops, the most stunning of which may be the incredible natural phenomenon that is the Northern Lights.

The Northern Lights are one of the most popular attractions in Fairbanks, best viewed between the months of April and August. During this natural lightshow, the night sky glows with brilliant streaks of green and purple, a sight unlike anything else found in the natural world. The outdoors has plenty more to offer visitors to Fairbanks, too. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking, fishing, camping and rafting in the area.

The traditions of the region are also on full display, too, and adventurous visitors can even learn to travel in true Alaskan fashion during a full teamed dog sled experience. Both rides and hands-on driving experiences are available, and these dog sleds make for a uniquely local way – not to mention exhilarating – way to experience the local landscape. Annual sculpture contests, hands-on gold mining experiences and local hot springs are a few more ways visitors can tap into the local heritage of Fairbanks during their stay.

Other popular activities while visiting one of the last great frontiers of the U.S. include riverboat tours, golfing and kayaking. Without a doubt, Fairbanks is an extraordinary place to explore the best Alaska has to offer.

Getting around Fairbanks, AK

When it comes to getting around Fairbanks, renting a car is often the most convenient mode of transportation. It allows travelers the freedom and flexibility to see all that Fairbanks has to offer. Limited bus service is available in the city, but infrequent buses can add a layer of inconvenience. Taxis can also be arranged in Fairbanks by phone.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the closest major airport serving the city and is located less than six miles from the center of Fairbanks. The local bus system connects to the airport, though it is not the most convenient option. Shuttles and taxis are a better way to get from the airport into the city. Rental cars are also available at the airport through a number of companies.

  • When is the best time to fly to Fairbanks?

    Late April through August are the best months to visit Fairbanks. A constant flurry of activities and events come over Fairbanks during this period, and the Northern Lights can be seen, too. Winter temperatures have a tendency to drop to around -50 to -60 degrees, but for those who don’t mind the chilling weather, cheap flights to Fairbanks are likely to be found.

  • What does FAI mean?

    This is defined as Fairbanks Airport (FAI). Codes like FAI are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    Booking a flight to Fairbanks (FAI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Fairbanks. It is only a 4.5 mi journey from Fairbanks to Fairbanks’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Fairbanks if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Fairbanks on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Fairbanks?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Fairbanks.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Fairbanks?

    Fairbanks is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Fairbanks. One-way flights to Fairbanks typically cost $77, while round-trip flights cost around $197.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Fairbanks?

    A round-trip flight to Fairbanks will typically cost around $325, however they can be found for as little as $197.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Fairbanks depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Fairbanks, Anchorage offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 59 minutes).

  • Does Fairbanks have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fairbanks can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Fairbanks has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport is the closest property to Fairbanks (0.0 mi away from Fairbanks).

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