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$247+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — FAI
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
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 April 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 8/297:00 am
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop17h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/14:00 pm
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop9h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26$522
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 9/511:00 am
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop13h 55m
Delta
Tue 9/151:30 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/24$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/292:19 pm
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops12h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 8/311:15 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops11h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$663
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 9/55:26 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop12h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/164:05 pm
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$671
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/77:30 am
CMH
-
FAI
2 stops21h 05m
Delta
Fri 5/151:40 am
FAI
-
CMH
2 stops17h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/25$723
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/77:17 pm
CMH
-
FAI
1 stop10h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/151:20 am
FAI
-
CMH
1 stop13h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$752

Find flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks

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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$723
(Delta)

One-way from

$247
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$960
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 5/12

7:17 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 43m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/16

5:30 am-6:58 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$838

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 5/3

5:30 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/29

8:41 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$840

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Thu 5/7

7:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops21h 05m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/12

1:40 am-11:52 pm

2 stops18h 12m

$843

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 5/10

10:47 am-12:35 am

2 stops17h 48m

Fairbanks

Wed 5/13

1:40 am-12:30 am

2 stops18h 50m

$849
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Sun 5/10

2:19 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Fairbanks

Thu 5/14

8:55 pm-9:42 am

1 stop8h 47m

$925

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 6/1

2:19 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/1

8:55 pm-9:57 am

1 stop9h 02m

$974

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-1:41 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/1

8:45 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$1,057

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 6/17

9:10 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/22

8:55 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop14h 33m

$1,695
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Thu 5/28

10:47 am-12:35 am

2 stops17h 48m

$257
Quickest one-way

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 7/6

10:53 am-8:43 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$261

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks (average of $488). Flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks?

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 April 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,314 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,314 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,314 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,465 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,314 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

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 2 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in about 21h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 38m. 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 $230. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks for 63% 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 $191 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $206 and Alaska Airlines from $293 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks (average of $488). Flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$230Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$467Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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