Fairbanks

$224+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FAI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks

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 March 23, 2026.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:48 pm
ORD
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FAI
1 stop19h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/81:17 am
FAI
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ORD
1 stop15h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/56:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop19h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:59 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/158:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/183:53 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/56:00 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/111:40 am
FAI
-
ORD
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/52:12 pm
MDW
-
FAI
2 stops13h 28m
Delta
Mon 5/111:40 am
FAI
-
MDW
2 stops13h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/292:13 pm
ORD
-
FAI
2 stops13h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/45:30 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 6/216:55 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop19h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/305:00 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop23h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 6/279:20 am
MDW
-
FAI
1 stop14h 35m
Delta
Thu 7/210:05 pm
FAI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/189:46 am
MDW
-
FAI
2 stops17h 54m
Delta
Fri 4/241:45 am
FAI
-
MDW
2 stops13h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/151:24 pm
MDW
-
FAI
2 stops14h 16m
Delta
Tue 4/211:45 am
FAI
-
MDW
2 stops13h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$548
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 7/42:00 pm
MDW
-
FAI
2 stops13h 06m
Delta
Wed 7/810:05 pm
FAI
-
MDW
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$551
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/132:12 pm
MDW
-
FAI
2 stops13h 28m
Delta
Wed 4/151:45 am
FAI
-
MDW
2 stops13h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/19$553

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$410
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$224
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$660

Good one-way deal

$359 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Fairbanks flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Fairbanks flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fairbanks
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fairbanks.

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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

1:24 pm-12:40 am

2 stops14h 16m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/11

1:40 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$431

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

2:09 pm-11:21 am

2 stops24h 12m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$455

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

2:13 pm-12:19 am

2 stops13h 06m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/4

5:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$470

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

8:00 am-12:19 am

2 stops19h 19m

Fairbanks

Fri 5/1

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$489

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

12:27 pm-12:35 am

2 stops15h 08m

Fairbanks

Tue 7/21

9:59 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$518

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

1:35 pm-12:06 am

2 stops13h 31m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/2

10:05 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$519

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

12:15 pm-12:06 am

2 stops14h 51m

Fairbanks

Fri 7/10

1:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$519
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/27

2:00 pm-12:06 am

2 stops13h 06m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/2

10:05 pm-8:38 am

1 stop7h 33m

$519

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

12:14 pm-12:40 am

2 stops15h 26m

Fairbanks

Fri 4/24

1:45 am-9:18 pm

2 stops16h 33m

$523

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

9:46 am-12:40 am

2 stops17h 54m

Fairbanks

Fri 4/24

1:45 am-6:36 pm

2 stops13h 51m

$523

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $258). Flying from Chicago to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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.

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 March 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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 Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from Chicago to Fairbanks in about 14h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 56m. The distance between Chicago and Fairbanks is about 2792 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 $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $366 and $667 round-trip. Delta is 61% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $238. Users have also found prices from $248 and $256 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $219. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks) can be booked for $460 on average, our data indicates $417 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 $258). Flying from Chicago to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$667Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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