Fairbanks

$171+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAI
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fairbanks

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 February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
STL
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FAI
1 stop22h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/113:59 pm
FAI
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STL
1 stop18h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$302
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:00 am
ORD
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FAI
1 stop9h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/2212:11 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop8h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:10 am
STL
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FAI
2 stops21h 12m
Delta
Sun 3/11:27 am
FAI
-
STL
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:00 am
STL
-
FAI
1 stop18h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/45:51 am
FAI
-
STL
1 stop29h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$395
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop19h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/133:53 pm
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop11h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2811:30 am
STL
-
FAI
2 stops15h 52m
Delta
Mon 3/21:27 am
FAI
-
STL
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/82:48 pm
FAI
-
ORD
2 stops18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$427
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 am
STL
-
FAI
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/212:29 pm
FAI
-
STL
2 stops22h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:00 am
STL
-
FAI
1 stop22h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/32:38 pm
FAI
-
STL
2 stops20h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$439
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:00 am
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop12h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/165:00 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop22h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:10 am
STL
-
FAI
2 stops21h 12m
Delta
Mon 3/21:27 am
FAI
-
STL
2 stops19h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$464
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:47 pm
STL
-
FAI
1 stop13h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/45:51 am
FAI
-
STL
1 stop29h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$467

Find flight deals from Illinois to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Expedia)

One-way from

$171
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$523
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Fairbanks flight deals.
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From Illinois to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Illinois to Fairbanks
High demand for flights, 1% 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 February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
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St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-2:38 am

1 stop22h 38m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/11

3:59 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop18h 52m

$302

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-12:22 am

2 stops21h 12m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 58m

$372

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/4

5:51 am-1:51 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$395

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

8:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/13

3:53 pm-6:39 am

1 stop11h 46m

$398

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/28

11:30 am-12:22 am

2 stops15h 52m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/2

1:27 am-12:25 am

2 stops19h 58m

$423

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-2:38 am

1 stop22h 38m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

2:38 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$439

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/28

2:47 pm-12:50 am

1 stop13h 03m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/4

5:51 am-1:51 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$467

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Fairbanks

Wed 9/16

9:25 pm-2:12 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$468

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/28

2:47 pm-12:50 am

1 stop13h 03m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

8:56 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$468

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/28

2:47 pm-12:50 am

1 stop13h 03m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

2:38 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$468

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks (average of $268). Flying from Illinois to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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.

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 21h 12m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $372. The distance between Illinois and Fairbanks is about 2890 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $190. American Airlines flights start at $256 while deals on United Airlines start at $334 one-way.

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks (average of $268). Flying from Illinois to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 Illinois to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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