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$267+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FAI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$386
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$267
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$438

Good one-way deal

$334 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/243:33 pmORD - FAI
1 stop12h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/262:35 amFAI - ORD
1 stop18h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$463
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/236:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop22h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/262:35 amFAI - ORD
1 stop18h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28$467
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop22h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/25:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop15h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$472
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/243:33 pmORD - FAI
1 stop12h 42mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/258:40 amFAI - ORD
2 stops18h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$488
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/232:35 amFAI - ORD
1 stop11h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$489
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/243:33 pmORD - FAI
1 stop14h 17mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/251:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop25h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$493
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/247:00 amORD - FAI
2 stops13h 17mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/272:35 amFAI - ORD
1 stop24h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/29$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/261:15 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops14h 08mDelta
Tue 12/21:30 amFAI - MDW
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/28$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 12/2711:48 amMDW - FAI
2 stops15h 57mDelta
Tue 12/301:50 amFAI - MDW
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/30$764
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/179:34 amMDW - FAI
2 stops17h 49mDelta
Sun 11/231:30 amFAI - MDW
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/30$802
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/279:34 amMDW - FAI
2 stops16h 27mDelta
Wed 12/31:30 amFAI - MDW
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/28$916
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/141:47 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops13h 36mDelta
Mon 11/171:30 amFAI - MDW
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/29$918

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Fairbanks

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/26

2:10 am-2:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$439

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

3:33 pm-1:15 am

1 stop12h 42m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/26

2:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$463

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

2:06 pm-2:50 am

2 stops15h 44m

Fairbanks

Thu 12/25

8:40 am-6:29 am

2 stops18h 49m

$493

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:50 pm-12:35 am

2 stops13h 45m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/26

1:30 am-5:56 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$513

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Fairbanks

Thu 12/25

2:09 pm-6:29 am

2 stops13h 20m

$521

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

10:05 am-12:45 am

2 stops17h 40m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/30

1:50 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$524

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

3:33 pm-12:35 am

1 stop12h 02m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/26

2:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$532

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

2:06 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Fairbanks

Fri 12/26

5:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$539

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

9:41 am-12:45 am

2 stops18h 04m

Fairbanks

Sun 12/28

1:50 am-9:34 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$540

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/26

1:15 pm-12:23 am

2 stops14h 08m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/2

1:30 am-6:18 pm

2 stops13h 48m

$540

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Chicago-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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 Chicago-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks (average of $261). Flying from Chicago to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 CHI to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Fairbanks have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,214 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Located just 4.5 mi from the city center, Fairbanks is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fairbanks from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Fairbanks (FAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago to Fairbanks in about 10h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 02m. The distance between Chicago and Fairbanks is about 2776 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Fairbanks is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $272 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $487 and $639 round-trip. Delta is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $334. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks) can be booked for $433 on average, our data indicates $414 when flying from Chicago to Fairbanks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks (average of $261). Flying from Chicago to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 Chicago to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$487Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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