$291+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Fairbanks (FAI)
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CMH — FAI
Sep 4 — Sep 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to FairbanksExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 5, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sun 9/2711:06 am -
2 stops17h 24m
Tue 10/61:50 am -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$505
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:02 am -
1 stop17h 53m
Mon 9/218:30 am -
1 stop16h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/112:30 pm -
2 stops14h 29m
Sat 9/58:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/2![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/285:08 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Fri 9/48:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$548
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/38:30 am -
1 stop10h 25m
Mon 12/75:00 am -
2 stops11h 56m
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$552
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:35 pm -
2 stops19h 29m
Wed 9/910:02 am -
2 stops15h 06m
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$557
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 12/24:17 pm -
2 stops12h 25m
Sun 12/61:42 am -
2 stops17h 16m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/284:22 pm -
2 stops13h 26m
Fri 9/44:01 pm -
2 stops13h 48m
Deal found 7/31![American Airlines logo]()
$563
Best flights from Columbus to FairbanksDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sun 9/278:24 am -
2 stops20h 06m
Tue 10/61:50 am -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 8/1![Delta logo]()
$505
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:02 am -
1 stop12h 07m
Mon 9/217:09 am -
2 stops17h 59m
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/112:30 pm -
2 stops14h 29m
Sat 9/58:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/2![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/285:08 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Fri 9/48:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$548
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/225:35 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Fri 8/288:01 am -
1 stop17h 07m
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:30 pm -
1 stop10h 46m
Sat 8/298:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/41:43 pm -
2 stops14h 51m
Thu 9/172:30 pm -
2 stops15h 30m
Deal found 7/30![Delta logo]()
$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Wed 9/25:08 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Wed 9/98:22 pm -
1 stop11h 18m
Deal found 8/3![United Airlines logo]()
$627
Last-minute flights from Columbus to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:30 pm -
1 stop10h 46m
Sat 8/298:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/1![United Airlines logo]()
$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/285:08 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Fri 9/48:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/284:22 pm -
2 stops13h 26m
Fri 9/44:01 pm -
2 stops13h 48m
Deal found 7/31![American Airlines logo]()
$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/112:30 pm -
2 stops14h 29m
Sat 9/58:27 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/2![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:35 pm -
2 stops19h 29m
Wed 9/910:02 am -
2 stops15h 06m
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$557
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:02 am -
1 stop17h 53m
Mon 9/218:30 am -
1 stop16h 38m
Deal found 8/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sun 9/2711:06 am -
2 stops17h 24m
Tue 10/61:50 am -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 8/3![Delta logo]()
$505
One-way flights from Columbus to FairbanksSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/245:08 pm -
1 stop9h 51m
Deal found 7/31![United Airlines logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 8/2410:54 am -
3 stops29h 57m
Deal found 7/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$824
Find flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 August 5, 2026.
Round-trip from | $505 (Delta) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $291 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | December |
Average price | $753 |
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Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Sun 9/27
8:24 am-12:30 am
2 stops20h 06m
Fairbanks
Tue 10/6
1:50 am-10:55 pm
2 stops17h 05m
$505
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Wed 9/16
7:02 am-3:09 pm
1 stop12h 07m
Fairbanks
Mon 9/21
7:09 am-5:08 am
2 stops17h 59m
$518
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Tue 9/1
12:30 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops14h 29m
Fairbanks
Sat 9/5
8:27 pm-10:00 am
1 stop9h 33m
$520
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Fri 8/28
5:08 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop9h 51m
Fairbanks
Fri 9/4
8:27 pm-10:00 am
1 stop9h 33m
$548
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Sun 8/23
12:30 pm-7:16 pm
1 stop10h 46m
Fairbanks
Sat 8/29
8:27 pm-10:00 am
1 stop9h 33m
$566
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Sat 8/22
5:35 pm-1:48 am
1 stop12h 13m
Fairbanks
Fri 8/28
8:01 am-5:08 am
1 stop17h 07m
$582
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Wed 9/2
5:08 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop9h 51m
Fairbanks
Wed 9/9
8:22 pm-11:40 am
1 stop11h 18m
$627
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Fri 9/4
1:43 pm-12:34 am
2 stops14h 51m
Fairbanks
Thu 9/17
2:30 pm-10:00 am
2 stops15h 30m
$684
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
ColumbusFairbanks
CMH - FAI
CMHFAI
Columbus
Mon 8/24
5:08 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop9h 51m
$291
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C01-FAI
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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 August 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Columbus to Fairbanks to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jun 2026
SEA - RNO
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jun 2026
SEA - RNO
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jun 2026
SEA - RNO
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jun 2026
SEA - RNO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$402 | Average$584 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$414 | Average$524 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$467 | Average$507 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |