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$302+ 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
May 26 — Jun 21
Mon 5/26
Mon 6/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$670
(Delta)

One-way from

$302
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$793
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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 May 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 9/1012:50 pmBUF - FAI
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Mon 9/151:30 amFAI - BUF
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/21$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 9/107:05 amBUF - FAI
3 stops40h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:53 pmFAI - BUF
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$801
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Tue 9/21:32 pmBUF - FAI
2 stops17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:45 pmFAI - BUF
2 stops15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,838

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BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Wed 9/10

12:50 pm-12:17 am

2 stops15h 27m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/15

1:30 am-11:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$670

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Wed 9/10

7:05 am-7:19 pm

3 stops40h 14m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/16

8:53 pm-9:53 am

1 stop9h 00m

$801

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Tue 9/2

1:32 pm-2:45 am

2 stops17h 13m

Fairbanks

Sun 12/21

3:45 pm-10:49 am

2 stops15h 04m

$1,838

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

12:02 pm-12:50 am

2 stops16h 48m

$302

BuffaloFairbanks

BUF - FAI

BUFFAI

Buffalo

Sun 8/31

8:33 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$446

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Deals found on 5/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Fairbanks in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Buffalo-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Buffalo-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 May 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 $670. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $801 and $1,838, respectively. Delta is 33% 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 May 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$382Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$785Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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