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$231+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$438
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$581

Good one-way deal

$374 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/218:20 amORD - FAI
2 stops21h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/251:33 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop16h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/2111:02 amORD - FAI
2 stops16h 38mDelta
Fri 10/241:45 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/16$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/217:00 amSTL - FAI
1 stop11h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/235:35 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$487
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/188:20 amORD - FAI
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/285:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/82:25 pmORD - FAI
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Tue 10/141:45 amFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/15$497
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/96:33 amSTL - FAI
1 stop17h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$497
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/86:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/142:00 amFAI - ORD
2 stops18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$502
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/183:00 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Mon 10/271:45 amFAI - MDW
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/16$508
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/2110:35 amMDW - FAI
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Fri 10/241:45 amFAI - MDW
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/16$534
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/911:21 amSTL - FAI
2 stops16h 19mDelta
Mon 10/131:45 amFAI - STL
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/15$641
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/186:00 amMLI - FAI
2 stops30h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/202:00 amFAI - MLI
2 stops29h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$662
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/303:35 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$677

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

8:20 am-2:35 am

2 stops21h 15m

Fairbanks

Sat 10/25

1:33 pm-8:40 am

1 stop16h 07m

$438

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

11:02 am-12:40 am

2 stops16h 38m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/24

1:45 am-5:18 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$446

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-12:26 am

1 stop20h 26m

Fairbanks

Sat 11/22

2:33 am-11:54 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$487

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/28

5:55 am-9:40 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$496

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/9

6:33 am-10:59 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/14

5:00 am-12:03 am

2 stops16h 03m

$506

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/18

3:00 pm-12:45 am

2 stops12h 45m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/27

1:45 am-5:43 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$508

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

10:35 am-12:40 am

2 stops17h 05m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/24

1:45 am-5:43 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$534

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/18

11:22 am-9:21 pm

2 stops36h 59m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/21

3:53 pm-10:52 am

2 stops15h 59m

$662

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

3:35 pm-2:45 am

1 stop14h 10m

Fairbanks

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-12:03 am

1 stop15h 03m

$677

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/18

5:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops34h 40m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/20

1:45 am-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$696

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Fairbanks as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fairbanks

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fairbanks. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to FAI are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    Fairbanks (FAI), located 4.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Fairbanks.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Fairbanks?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Fairbanks can take about 16h 38m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $446. The distance between Illinois and Fairbanks is about 2776 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Fairbanks?

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Fairbanks or Moline Quad-City - Fairbanks, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks is the most popular route from Illinois to Fairbanks.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fairbanks?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Fairbanks? While on average our users pay $507, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $334. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks), is priced around $494.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$481Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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