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$251+ Cheap flights from Portland to Fairbanks (PDX - 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — FAI
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Wed 8/12
Wed 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks

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 July 13, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/79:59 pm
PDX
-
FAI
Nonstop3h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/1212:39 am
FAI
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/11$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 8/712:50 pm
PDX
-
FAI
1 stop11h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 8/91:00 am
FAI
-
PDX
1 stop11h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/10$480
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 8/29:59 pm
PDX
-
FAI
Nonstop3h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/93:53 pm
FAI
-
PDX
1 stop6h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/9$490
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Fri 7/315:30 pm
PDX
-
FAI
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 8/212:39 am
FAI
-
PDX
Nonstop3h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/11$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:05 am
PDX
-
FAI
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Sun 8/231:39 am
FAI
-
PDX
1 stop9h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/12$509
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 11/310:31 am
PDX
-
FAI
2 stops12h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 11/61:31 am
FAI
-
PDX
2 stops13h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10$512
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/55:30 pm
PDX
-
FAI
1 stop9h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/125:31 am
FAI
-
PDX
2 stops9h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8$516
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Fri 8/149:59 pm
PDX
-
FAI
Nonstop3h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/241:49 pm
FAI
-
PDX
1 stop14h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/12$518
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:30 pm
PDX
-
FAI
1 stop11h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/136:30 am
FAI
-
PDX
2 stops16h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/9$523
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 10/299:02 pm
PDX
-
FAI
2 stops19h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/15:03 am
FAI
-
PDX
1 stop7h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10$525

Find flight deals from Portland to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 July 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$461
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$251
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$504 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Fairbanks flight deals.
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One-way flight from Portland to Fairbanks
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Fairbanks that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 8/7

9:59 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/9

12:39 am-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$461

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Thu 8/13

5:30 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/17

1:39 am-10:42 am

1 stop8h 03m

$480

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 8/7

12:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/12

1:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$480

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 7/31

5:30 am-1:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/2

1:39 am-10:42 am

1 stop8h 03m

$480

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sun 8/2

9:59 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/9

3:53 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$490

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 8/5

9:59 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/12

3:53 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$490

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 8/14

7:05 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/23

1:39 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 06m

$509

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Fri 8/14

9:59 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/24

1:49 pm-5:23 am

1 stop14h 34m

$518

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Mon 8/17

9:59 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop3h 56m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/23

9:44 pm-9:46 am

1 stop11h 02m

$518
Cheapest one-way

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$256

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Deals found on 7/9

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Compare providers for flights from Portland 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 Portland to Fairbanks in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Portland-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 to Fairbanks?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $365). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 13, 2026.

When flying from Portland to Fairbanks, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland 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 July 13, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
12,654 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,654 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,654 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,467 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,654 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Fairbanks?

    To fly from Portland to Fairbanks, you need to book a flight from Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks (FAI). Nonstop flights to Fairbanks from Portland take 5h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Portland to Fairbanks offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Fairbanks in 3h 56m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or United 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 $191, 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 $365. Delta is priced at 65% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Fairbanks?

    While on average a flight from Portland to Fairbanks is generally $505, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $440. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Fairbanks), you can expect to pay $480 for that flight.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $365). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,006). 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 July 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$191Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$365Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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