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$147+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FAI
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/312:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 10mDelta
Tue 1/61:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/3$392
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/317:14 pmLAS - FAI
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/62:10 amFAI - LAS
1 stop16h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - FAI
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Tue 1/61:30 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/1$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - FAI
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Mon 1/51:30 amFAI - SAN
2 stops13h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/1$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/3112:44 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops15h 06mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/52:35 amFAI - SAN
1 stop19h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/245:42 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/78:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$432
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/245:42 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/61:09 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$436
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/3112:44 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops15h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/41:55 amFAI - SAN
1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$440
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/255:42 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/63:48 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/228:46 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops11h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/711:05 amFAI - SFO
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$447
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/299:24 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/74:06 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop20h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$447
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/309:24 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop28h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/51:55 amFAI - SAN
1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$449

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 December 4, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Delta)

One-way from

$147
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$621
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-2:38 am

1 stop21h 38m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

8:56 pm-6:11 am

1 stop8h 15m

$282

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/13

6:01 pm-10:40 am

1 stop17h 39m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-8:22 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$285

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

3:58 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/2

8:30 am-11:12 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$287

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-12:33 am

2 stops18h 33m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/15

2:18 am-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 37m

$288

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

1:10 pm-12:22 am

2 stops12h 12m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/1

1:30 am-4:46 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$294

OntarioFairbanks

ONT - FAI

ONTFAI

Ontario

Wed 2/4

11:53 am-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/17

12:29 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$305

RenoFairbanks

RNO - FAI

RNOFAI

Reno

Wed 2/25

10:25 am-12:22 am

2 stops14h 57m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/10

1:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$310

OntarioFairbanks

ONT - FAI

ONTFAI

Ontario

Sat 1/17

4:03 pm-12:39 am

2 stops9h 36m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/24

5:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$310

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 1/14

11:40 am-12:25 am

1 stop13h 45m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/16

1:30 am-1:39 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$321

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 1/14

11:00 am-12:25 am

1 stop14h 25m

Fairbanks

Tue 1/20

1:30 am-10:02 am

1 stop7h 32m

$321

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $250). Flying from California to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Fairbanks in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Fairbanks?

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 Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from California to Fairbanks in about 14h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 41m. The distance between California and Fairbanks is about 2077 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 - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $250). Flying from California to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$320Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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