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$256+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:26 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/42:09 pmFAI - ORD
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$808
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:39 amORD - FAI
2 stops21h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/275:00 amFAI - ORD
2 stops21h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$903
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:26 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/275:45 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$907
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:26 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$935
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/215:26 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/275:00 amFAI - STL
2 stops15h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/216:08 pmORD - FAI
1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/232:09 pmFAI - ORD
2 stops20h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,005
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:26 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/262:35 amFAI - STL
1 stop18h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,051
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:41 amSTL - FAI
2 stops15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:45 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,056
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/298:00 amSTL - FAI
2 stops21h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/22:35 amFAI - STL
1 stop18h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,180
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:26 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop10h 09mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/225:45 amFAI - STL
2 stops26h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:30 pmSTL - FAI
2 stops14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:45 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,193

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 December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$256
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,039

Good one-way deal

$422 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$401

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

2:18 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$401

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

2:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/26

4:06 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$401

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:40 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 42m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/9

1:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$419

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/9

1:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$419

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/21

1:27 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$424

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/9

1:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$424

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

7:15 am-12:22 am

2 stops20h 07m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/9

1:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$424

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Thu 2/12

1:27 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$424

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop13h 02m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/7

1:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$424

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 $261). 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.

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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Fairbanks in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18h 41m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $401. 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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $164. Alaska Airlines flights start at $190 while deals on American Airlines start at $308 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Fairbanks or Chicago Midway - 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 $425, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $422. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks), is priced around $412.

  • 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 $261). 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$381Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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