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$322+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Fairbanks (BUF - 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — FAI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$667
(Delta)

One-way from

$322
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,143
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 38% potential increase in price ($668 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/1012:02 pmBUF - FAI
2 stops16h 48mDelta
Mon 9/151:30 amFAI - BUF
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/101:57 pmBUF - FAI
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:53 pmFAI - BUF
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$867
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/255:04 pmBUF - FAI
2 stops31h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/299:25 pmFAI - BUF
2 stops46h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,206

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Fairbanks

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BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Wed 9/10

12:02 pm-12:50 am

2 stops16h 48m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/15

1:30 am-11:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$667

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Wed 9/10

1:57 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/16

8:53 pm-9:53 am

1 stop9h 00m

$867

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Wed 6/25

5:04 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops31h 21m

Fairbanks

Sun 6/29

9:25 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops46h 23m

$1,206

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

12:02 pm-12:50 am

2 stops16h 48m

$322

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

8:33 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$456

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Deals found on 6/10

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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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

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

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Fairbanks, with prices starting at $667. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $867 and $1,206, respectively. Delta is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Buffalo to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Buffalo to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buffalo 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$382Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$785Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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