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$159+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FAI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Fairbanks

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$552
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/105:43 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Wed 6/2512:29 amFAI - LAX
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/1$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/117:45 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/1412:17 pmFAI - LAX
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2711:15 amSFO - FAI
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Thu 5/291:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/30$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/168:49 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/285:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$371
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/610:35 amLAS - FAI
2 stops13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/122:09 amFAI - LAS
2 stops18h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 6/141:28 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops12h 21mDelta
Tue 6/171:49 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 5/1$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/226:15 amSAN - FAI
1 stop19h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/251:44 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/161:47 pmSNA - FAI
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Sat 7/261:50 amFAI - SNA
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/30$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/104:50 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Fri 6/131:49 amFAI - SMF
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/30$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/177:00 pmSNA - FAI
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/208:05 pmFAI - SNA
2 stops13h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$425
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/243:35 pmLAS - FAI
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Mon 7/71:50 amFAI - LAS
2 stops13h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/1$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/103:25 pmSMF - FAI
2 stops11h 10mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/1312:14 amFAI - SMF
1 stop8h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$445

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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 May 1, 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

Tue 6/10

5:43 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 06m

Fairbanks

Wed 6/25

12:29 am-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$327

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

7:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop14h 20m

Fairbanks

Mon 7/14

12:17 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$336

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

11:15 am-12:28 am

2 stops14h 13m

Fairbanks

Thu 5/29

1:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$362

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

8:49 pm-2:36 am

1 stop6h 47m

Fairbanks

Sat 6/28

5:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$371

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/6

10:35 am-10:36 pm

2 stops13h 01m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/12

2:09 am-9:09 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$411

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 6/14

1:28 pm-12:49 am

2 stops12h 21m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/17

1:49 am-10:17 am

1 stop7h 28m

$417

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-12:24 am

1 stop19h 09m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/25

1:44 am-9:48 am

1 stop7h 04m

$420

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/16

1:47 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Fairbanks

Sat 7/26

1:50 am-10:22 am

1 stop7h 32m

$421

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/10

4:50 pm-12:49 am

1 stop8h 59m

Fairbanks

Fri 6/13

1:49 am-12:28 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$424

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 10/17

7:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/20

8:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops13h 50m

$425

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Best time to book a flight from California to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $724). 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 May 1, 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.

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 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from California to Fairbanks. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

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.

  • 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 $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines 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 Sacramento Intl - Fairbanks or San Francisco - 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 $724). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$317Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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