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$186+ Cheap flights from California to Fairbanks (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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FAI
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from California to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/68:10 am
LAX
-
FAI
1 stop12h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 5/98:55 pm
FAI
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/227:55 pm
LAX
-
FAI
1 stop13h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/294:44 pm
FAI
-
LAX
1 stop12h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/15:30 pm
MFR
-
FAI
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Sun 4/51:30 am
FAI
-
MFR
1 stop8h 03m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/117:45 pm
LAX
-
FAI
1 stop20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/143:42 pm
FAI
-
LAX
1 stop13h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/117:45 pm
LAX
-
FAI
1 stop20h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/1510:00 am
FAI
-
LAX
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/253:02 pm
BUR
-
FAI
1 stop11h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/285:30 am
FAI
-
BUR
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/252:09 pm
OAK
-
FAI
1 stop12h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/285:30 am
FAI
-
OAK
1 stop16h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/149:59 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop27h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/185:30 am
FAI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/156:15 am
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/1812:11 pm
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:00 am
ONT
-
FAI
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/1510:00 am
FAI
-
ONT
1 stop12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/156:45 am
SNA
-
FAI
1 stop16h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/185:30 am
FAI
-
SNA
1 stop13h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/138:20 pm
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop27h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/205:00 am
FAI
-
SMF
2 stops15h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$384

Find flight deals from California to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated March 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$590
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Fairbanks 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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MedfordFairbanks

MFR - FAI

MFRFAI

Medford

Wed 4/1

5:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/5

1:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

$373

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

7:45 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop20h 01m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/11

11:01 am-6:13 am

1 stop18h 12m

$377

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

7:55 pm-6:58 am

1 stop12h 03m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/9

4:16 pm-6:05 am

1 stop12h 49m

$377

BurbankFairbanks

BUR - FAI

BURFAI

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 4/25

3:02 pm-1:42 am

1 stop11h 40m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-5:46 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$380

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-3:03 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-10:32 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$380

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

9:59 am-12:46 pm

1 stop27h 47m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$380

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-1:44 am

1 stop20h 29m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

12:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$380

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

6:45 am-1:44 am

1 stop19h 59m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

12:11 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$380

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/22

12:21 pm-1:42 am

1 stop14h 21m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/25

10:08 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$384

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

7:45 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$385

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Best time to book a flight from California to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $182). Flying from California to Fairbanks in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Fairbanks. 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 into for flights to Fairbanks from California?

    Fairbanks (FAI), located 4.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Fairbanks.

  • How long is the flight from California to Fairbanks?

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from California to Fairbanks in about 7h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 19m. The distance between California and Fairbanks is about 1831 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Fairbanks for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Fairbanks?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Fairbanks or Ontario - Fairbanks, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Fairbanks is the most popular route from California to Fairbanks.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Fairbanks?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $182). Flying from California to Fairbanks in April is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 California to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$167Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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