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$208+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FAI
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$451
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$208
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$643

Good round-trip deal

$747 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 junio 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/243:20 pmORD - FAI
1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines
vie. 9/262:08 amFAI - ORD
1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/116:00 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 17mDelta
lun. 11/171:30 amFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11$436
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 10/226:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop18h 21mHawaiian Airlines
mié. 10/295:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/251:09 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops13h 16mDelta
vie. 8/110:15 pmFAI - MDW
1 stop11h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/10$542
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/1012:59 amORD - FAI
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/188:25 pmFAI - ORD
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/311:45 amORD - FAI
1 stop13h 51mAmerican Airlines
mié. 7/95:52 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/83:55 pmORD - FAI
Nonstop6h 35mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/1511:00 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$666

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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 junio 12, 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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ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/24

3:20 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Fairbanks

vie. 9/26

2:08 am-2:24 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$423

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/11

6:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 17m

Fairbanks

lun. 11/17

1:30 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$436

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/22

6:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop18h 21m

Fairbanks

mié. 10/29

5:55 am-9:39 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$511

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

vie. 7/25

1:09 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 16m

Fairbanks

vie. 8/1

10:15 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$542

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/10

12:59 am-9:05 am

1 stop11h 06m

Fairbanks

vie. 7/18

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$561

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/3

11:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Fairbanks

mié. 7/9

5:52 am-9:22 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$620

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop6h 35m

Fairbanks

mar. 7/15

11:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$666

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/10

6:20 am-12:52 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$208

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/31

6:13 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 37m

$243

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

mar. 9/9

1:08 pm-12:50 am

2 stops14h 42m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Chicago 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 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 junio 12, 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 41% 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 Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Chicago to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 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 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Fairbanks is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $451 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $492 and $597 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $208. Users have also found prices from $243 and $285 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $667. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks) can be booked for $474 on average our data indicates $1,038 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Chicago 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$429Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$619Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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