How long is the flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Fairbanks in 5h 48m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1636 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 Portland to Fairbanks round-trip?

Currently priced at $198, Delta will fly you from Portland to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as $337. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

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

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Cheapest flights from Portland to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Fri 12/263:59 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/210:34 pmFAI - PDX

1 stop6h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,156

Wed 12/247:01 amPDX - FAI

2 stops16h 25mAlaska Airlines

Sun 12/283:48 pmFAI - PDX

1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,199

Wed 12/245:15 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Sat 12/271:50 amFAI - PDX

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,219

Thu 12/2510:38 amPDX - FAI

2 stops15h 37mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/273:48 pmFAI - PDX

1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,232

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 23, 2025.

Fri 1/167:37 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Sun 1/181:30 amFAI - PDX

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$266

Fri 1/232:38 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/262:10 amFAI - PDX

1 stop19h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$284

Sat 2/283:59 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop9h 23mDelta

Tue 3/31:27 amFAI - PDX

1 stop8h 20mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$266

Mon 2/95:15 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Fri 2/131:27 amFAI - PDX

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$266

Mon 3/93:52 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop9h 58mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/138:00 amFAI - PDX

1 stop23h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$314

Mon 1/191:38 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/261:52 pmFAI - PDX

2 stops7h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$317

Fri 1/169:30 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/1910:46 pmFAI - PDX

2 stops9h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$338

Fri 2/277:05 amPDX - FAI

1 stop18h 45mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/42:18 amFAI - PDX

1 stop5h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$357

Thu 3/197:24 amPDX - FAI

1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/231:20 amFAI - PDX

1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$369

Last-minute flights from Portland to Fairbanks
Discover last-minute flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/263:59 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/210:34 pmFAI - PDX

1 stop6h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,156

Tue 1/65:15 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Fri 1/91:30 amFAI - PDX

1 stop10h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$669

Tue 1/62:45 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop9h 17mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/108:30 amFAI - PDX

2 stops9h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$712

Fri 1/167:37 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Sun 1/181:30 amFAI - PDX

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$266

Fri 1/169:30 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/1910:46 pmFAI - PDX

2 stops9h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$338

Mon 1/191:38 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop11h 18mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/252:10 amFAI - PDX

1 stop6h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$263

Fri 1/232:38 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/262:10 amFAI - PDX

1 stop19h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$284

One-way flights from Portland to Fairbanks
Search for one-way flight options from Portland to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Fri 1/239:30 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$168

Sun 1/257:37 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop5h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$171

Fri 2/278:30 amPDX - FAI

1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$178

Sat 1/2411:08 amPDX - FAI

2 stops16h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$203

Mon 1/262:41 pmPDX - FAI

2 stops13h 07mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$212

Fri 3/137:19 amPDX - FAI

1 stop13h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$423

Tue 1/275:50 pmPDX - FAI

3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$448

Fri 1/25:25 pmPDX - FAI

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$485

Fri 1/26:14 amPDX - FAI

2 stops16h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$510

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$263 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$168 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$507

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PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 1/16

7:37 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 48m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/18

1:30 am-8:33 am

1 stop6h 03m

$266

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sat 2/28

3:59 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 23m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

1:27 am-10:47 am

1 stop8h 20m

$266

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 2/9

5:15 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 07m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/13

1:27 am-10:32 am

1 stop8h 05m

$266

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 1/23

2:38 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/26

2:10 am-10:46 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$284

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 3/9

3:52 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 58m

Fairbanks

Fri 3/13

8:00 am-8:49 am

1 stop23h 49m

$314

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 1/19

1:38 pm-2:48 am

1 stop14h 10m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/26

1:52 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$317

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 1/16

9:30 pm-2:48 am

1 stop6h 18m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/19

10:46 pm-9:29 am

2 stops9h 43m

$338

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 2/27

7:05 am-12:50 am

1 stop18h 45m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/4

2:18 am-8:49 am

1 stop5h 31m

$357

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Thu 3/19

7:24 am-2:46 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/23

1:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 13m

$369

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 1/26

7:38 pm-2:48 am

1 stop8h 10m

$168

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Deals found on 12/21

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Portland-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $189). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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 PDX to FAI?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Portland to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to Fairbanks have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,513 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,513 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,513 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,513 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Portland to Fairbanks?
There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Fairbanks in 5h 48m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1636 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 Portland to Fairbanks round-trip?
Currently priced at $198, Delta will fly you from Portland to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as $337. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 to Fairbanks?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $189). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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

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Delta	Cheapest$285	Average$443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$347	Average$515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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