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$150+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FAI
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$293
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$150
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$570
From California to Fairbanks
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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 July 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 11/57:25 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/125:00 amFAI - LAX
2 stops11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 10/178:00 pmLAS - FAI
1 stop13h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/191:33 pmFAI - LAS
1 stop15h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/305:25 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/23:59 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop17h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 9/64:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Mon 9/83:15 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/15$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Tue 10/141:45 pmLAS - FAI
1 stop11h 32mDelta
Tue 10/211:30 amFAI - LAS
1 stop15h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/14$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 9/175:25 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Sat 9/201:50 amFAI - LAX
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/15$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 8/239:44 amSAN - FAI
1 stop14h 41mDelta
Fri 8/2912:30 amFAI - SAN
1 stop14h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/14$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 10/1111:48 amBUR - FAI
1 stop10h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/132:00 amFAI - BUR
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 9/106:15 amOAK - FAI
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/1512:18 amFAI - OAK
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/111:31 pmONT - FAI
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/183:53 pmFAI - ONT
1 stop7h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/15$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/233:06 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops10h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/309:53 pmFAI - SAN
2 stops12h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$364
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 9/1012:45 pmSNA - FAI
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/179:53 pmFAI - SNA
2 stops10h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/16$365

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Fairbanks that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

9:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/19

11:23 pm-11:45 am

1 stop11h 22m

$294

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

5:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

3:59 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 33m

$298

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

7:59 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 01m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/25

12:18 am-9:47 am

1 stop8h 29m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

4:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 15m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/8

3:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$299

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/14

10:59 am-12:17 am

1 stop14h 18m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/19

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$299

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

11:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop14h 05m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/21

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$299

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/20

7:04 pm-2:45 am

1 stop8h 41m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/25

9:53 pm-10:51 am

2 stops11h 58m

$303

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 8/23

9:44 am-11:25 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/29

12:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$344

BurbankFairbanks

BUR - FAI

BURFAI

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 10/11

11:48 am-9:21 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/13

2:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$361

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/15

12:18 am-10:21 am

1 stop9h 03m

$361

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from California 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.

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 July 16, 2025.

When flying from California 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.

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 July 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Fairbanks to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,580 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,863 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $150. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Hawaiian 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 San Diego - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from California 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 3 airlines flying from California to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 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 July 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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