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$458+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME to Fairbanks (PWM - FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — FAI
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks

Best flights from Portland to Fairbanks
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 2/212:35 pmPWM - FAI
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Fri 2/271:27 amFAI - PWM
2 stops18h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/14$458
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 2/73:58 pmPWM - FAI
2 stops14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/92:10 amFAI - PWM
2 stops16h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/12$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 2/2111:52 amPWM - FAI
3 stops16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/288:00 amFAI - PWM
2 stops22h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 2/2212:15 pmPWM - FAI
2 stops16h 07mDelta
Fri 2/271:27 amFAI - PWM
2 stops18h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/14$897
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 2/2211:28 amPWM - FAI
3 stops17h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/288:00 amFAI - PWM
2 stops22h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,038

Find flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$592
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,123
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Portland

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Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandFairbanks

PWM - FAI

PWMFAI

Portland

Sat 2/21

2:35 pm-12:22 am

2 stops13h 47m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

1:27 am-12:18 am

2 stops18h 51m

$458

PortlandFairbanks

PWM - FAI

PWMFAI

Portland

Sat 2/7

3:58 pm-2:48 am

2 stops14h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/9

2:10 am-10:54 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$592

PortlandFairbanks

PWM - FAI

PWMFAI

Portland

Sun 2/22

12:15 pm-12:22 am

2 stops16h 07m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

1:27 am-12:18 am

2 stops18h 51m

$897

PortlandFairbanks

PWM - FAI

PWMFAI

Portland

Sat 2/21

11:52 am-12:50 am

3 stops16h 58m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-10:58 am

2 stops22h 58m

$1,038

PortlandFairbanks

PWM - FAI

PWMFAI

Portland

Sun 2/22

11:28 am-12:50 am

3 stops17h 22m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-10:58 am

2 stops22h 58m

$1,038

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Deals found on 12/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Portland, Maine-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland, Maine-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 Portland to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Fairbanks

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks (average of $270). Flying from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks in December is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Portland to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks?

    For as low as $458, Delta can have you in Fairbanks from Portland, Maine in 13h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3196 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Delta, at $367, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Fairbanks?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks (average of $270). Flying from Portland, Maine to Fairbanks in December is currently the most expensive (average of $625). 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 Portland to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$504Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$823Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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