Fairbanks

$240+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAI
Apr 24 — May 11
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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 March 25, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 am
ORD
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FAI
1 stop19h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:59 pm
FAI
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ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/158:00 am
ORD
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FAI
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/183:53 pm
FAI
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ORD
1 stop11h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$420
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/216:00 am
ORD
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FAI
1 stop19h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/285:00 am
FAI
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ORD
2 stops15h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/56:00 pm
ORD
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FAI
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Mon 5/111:40 am
FAI
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ORD
2 stops13h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/212:09 pm
ORD
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FAI
2 stops13h 31m
Delta
Mon 4/271:45 am
FAI
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ORD
2 stops13h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/52:12 pm
MDW
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FAI
2 stops13h 28m
Delta
Mon 5/111:40 am
FAI
-
MDW
2 stops13h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/18:48 pm
ORD
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FAI
1 stop19h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/55:30 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$450
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/213:50 pm
STL
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FAI
1 stop12h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/285:30 am
FAI
-
STL
1 stop15h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/22$472
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/234:46 pm
STL
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FAI
1 stop9h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/303:59 pm
FAI
-
STL
1 stop29h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 6/216:55 am
ORD
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FAI
1 stop19h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/305:00 am
FAI
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ORD
1 stop23h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 7/95:55 pm
ORD
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FAI
1 stop11h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 7/185:30 am
FAI
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ORD
1 stop13h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/198:21 pm
ORD
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FAI
1 stop27h 22m
Delta
Mon 6/299:53 pm
FAI
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ORD
1 stop14h 12m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$482

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 March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$419
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$240
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$660

Good one-way deal

$359 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Fairbanks flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Fairbanks flights.
From Illinois to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Illinois to Fairbanks
High demand for flights, 0% 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 March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Fairbanks.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

2:12 pm-12:40 am

2 stops13h 28m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/11

1:40 am-6:33 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$431

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

2:09 pm-11:21 am

2 stops24h 12m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$455

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

3:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/28

5:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 59m

$476

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/23

4:46 pm-12:19 am

2 stops34h 33m

Fairbanks

Thu 4/30

10:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$481

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

12:23 pm-12:40 am

2 stops15h 17m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/27

1:45 am-5:26 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$483

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

8:00 am-12:19 am

2 stops19h 19m

Fairbanks

Fri 5/1

5:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$489

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/27

9:54 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/2

9:53 pm-8:37 am

1 stop7h 44m

$513

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-12:19 am

2 stops20h 19m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/3

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$519

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/26

10:30 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$524

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

7:25 am-12:12 am

1 stop19h 47m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/14

1:45 am-1:23 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$537

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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 $258). Flying from Illinois to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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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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 13h 28m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $431. The distance between Illinois and Fairbanks is about 2792 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. Delta flights start at $238 while deals on American Airlines start at $256 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $417, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $219. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fairbanks), is priced around $450.

  • 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 $258). Flying from Illinois to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$667Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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