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$291+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — FAI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/58:05 am
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops20h 35m
Delta
Sun 5/101:30 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 5/57:17 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop10h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/101:17 am
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop13h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/116:51 pm
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops16h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/1810:29 pm
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops16h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$573
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/196:51 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop11h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/218:50 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops29h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$576
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 1/3112:19 pm
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops15h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 1/312:10 am
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop12h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$982

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(Delta)

One-way from

$291
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$732
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Fairbanks

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 5/5

8:05 am-12:40 am

2 stops20h 35m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/10

1:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops17h 30m

$413

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 5/5

7:17 pm-1:42 am

1 stop10h 25m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/10

1:17 am-6:21 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$452

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 3/11

6:51 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 49m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/18

10:29 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$573

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Thu 2/19

6:51 pm-2:38 am

1 stop11h 47m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/21

8:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$576

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 7/21

7:07 pm-2:50 am

1 stop11h 43m

$291

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 7/21

12:10 pm-12:06 am

2 stops15h 56m

$297

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 6/16

7:07 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$297

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sat 6/27

12:10 pm-12:06 am

2 stops15h 56m

$302

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 7/12

10:20 am-12:06 am

2 stops17h 46m

$304

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/23

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Fairbanks

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Fairbanks

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in January is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

    Fairbanks (FAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Fairbanks. You should not have trouble finding flights to Fairbanks from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Fairbanks airport from Columbus. It is only a 4.5 mi journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fairbanks’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks?

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in about 10h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. Columbus Airport and Fairbanks are separated by a distance of 3037 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 flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks round-trip from $414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $470, and United Airlines, from $541. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $194 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $232 and Alaska Airlines from $287 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Fairbanks?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in January is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$414Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$470Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$541Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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