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$237+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$409
(Delta)

One-way from

$237
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$719

Good round-trip deal

$747 or less

Good one-way deal

$414 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 July 31, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:29 amSTL - FAI
1 stop12h 28mDelta
Mon 9/81:50 amFAI - STL
2 stops12h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/31$409
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop9h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/1512:13 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$433
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.
Sat 10/112:00 pmORD - FAI
1 stop13h 53mDelta
Tue 10/141:53 amFAI - ORD
1 stop18h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/30$434
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/263:35 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop10h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/82:08 amFAI - STL
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$461
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/276:20 amORD - FAI
1 stop19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/302:08 amFAI - ORD
1 stop18h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 12/122:55 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/141:40 amFAI - STL
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/271:08 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops14h 42mDelta
Sun 8/3110:07 pmFAI - MDW
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/29$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/186:00 amMLI - FAI
2 stops21h 53mDelta
Mon 10/201:53 amFAI - MLI
2 stops17h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/29$610
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.
Wed 9/176:30 amMLI - FAI
2 stops16h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/208:53 pmFAI - MLI
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$634
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:18 pmMLI - FAI
2 stops31h 29mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/55:00 amFAI - MLI
2 stops36h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/155:41 pmSTL - FAI
3 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2211:23 pmFAI - STL
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$797
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:40 amCMI - FAI
2 stops23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/252:08 amFAI - CMI
2 stops34h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$861

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/4

11:29 am-8:57 pm

1 stop12h 28m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/8

1:50 am-5:47 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$409

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

8:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Fairbanks

Wed 10/15

12:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$433

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

2:00 pm-12:53 am

1 stop13h 53m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/14

1:53 am-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$434

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/26

3:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/8

2:08 am-2:39 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$461

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

6:20 am-10:47 pm

1 stop19h 27m

Fairbanks

Sat 8/30

2:08 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$469

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/26

3:35 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/9

3:59 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$477

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/27

1:08 pm-12:50 am

2 stops14h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/31

10:07 pm-8:50 am

1 stop7h 43m

$482

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-12:53 am

2 stops21h 53m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/20

1:53 am-10:20 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$610

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-7:34 pm

2 stops16h 04m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/20

8:53 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 17m

$634

MolineFairbanks

MLI - FAI

MLIFAI

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/29

6:18 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops31h 29m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/5

5:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$655

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Illinois to Fairbanks to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $237. Delta flights start at $239 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $242 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks or Chicago Midway - Fairbanks, Lambert-St Louis - 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 $605, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $374. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Fairbanks), is priced around $519.

  • 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$272Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$452Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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