Cheap flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks (ANC - FAI) from $98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ANC — FAI
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Anchorage to Fairbanks are usually found in August or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)

All the information you need to plan the best ANC to FAI flight in 2023: compare Anchorage to Fairbanks flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Fairbanks.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$98
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Anchorage to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks

ANC - FAI

Price

$433 - $928

FAI

Temperature

-7.6 - 62.6 °F

FAI

Rainfall

0.3 - 2.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

Flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks are found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Fairbanks.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

Users have found that booking a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks at least 57 days early can save you up to 83% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks for as little as $288 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $378 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

Flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $184.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks (ANC - FAI)?

When flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks

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Cheap Anchorage to Fairbanks flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Fairbanks from Anchorage

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Mon 10/2

Nonstop0h 59m

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Nonstop1h 13m

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Nonstop0h 59m

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Nonstop1h 13m

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Mon 10/2

1 stop10h 51m

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1 stop10h 48m

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1 stop10h 51m

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1 stop10h 48m

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1 stop10h 51m

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1 stop10h 18m

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Sun 10/1

1 stop10h 51m

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Tue 10/3

1 stop10h 48m

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Thu 10/5

1 stop10h 51m

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1 stop10h 48m

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Tue 3/12

1 stop10h 40m

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1 stop9h 47m

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Anchorage

Thu 10/12

1 stop23h 35m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/17

1 stop8h 44m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

To help decide which airline to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Anchorage to Fairbanks flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

You will need to book a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks if you want to fly from Anchorage to Fairbanks. At least 1 airline has flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Fairbanks from the Anchorage airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ANC to FAI to be around 0h 57m.

Can I find flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $296, but on average you can expect to pay $1,007.

Are there nonstop flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 8 direct flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks is less than $233.

Are there last-minute flights available from Anchorage to Fairbanks for under $400?

There are currently 15+ open flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What days are nonstop flights available from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Anchorage to Fairbanks on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 10 flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks a day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

For as low as $296, Alaska Airlines can have you in Fairbanks from Anchorage in 59m. The distance from Anchorage to Fairbanks is about 261 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks round-trip from $296. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $351, and Delta, from $659.

What are the most reliable airlines from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines (85%), Horizon Air (82%) and American Airlines (79%).

What are the cheapest flights from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

On average you can expect to pay $225 for a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks. The cheapest flight overall is $97 while the most popular route, (Anchorage - Fairbanks) is currently priced at $277.

What does ANC to FAI mean?

ANC stands for Anchorage Airport, while FAI stands for Fairbanks Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Anchorage to Fairbanks

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Top airline flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Anchorage to Fairbanks choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$182Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from Anchorage to Fairbanks

See what time of day planes typically take off from Anchorage to Fairbanks
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
28%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
27%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
37%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Anchorage to Fairbanks

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Anchorage to Fairbanks
Sunday7daily flights
Monday6daily flights
Tuesday6daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday5daily flights
Friday5daily flights
Saturday5daily flights
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