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$168+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — FAI
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/132:23 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop10h 55mDelta
Tue 12/161:30 amFAI - PDX
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/18$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/1310:40 amPDX - FAI
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/182:09 pmFAI - PDX
2 stops9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$400
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/137:25 amPDX - FAI
1 stop18h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/175:00 amFAI - PDX
1 stop14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$445
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/52:30 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop10h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/74:04 pmFAI - PDX
1 stop16h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/57:30 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Sun 12/71:30 amFAI - PDX
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/19$517
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/281:51 pmPDX - FAI
1 stop12h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/302:35 amFAI - PDX
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$521

Cheap 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$460
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($102 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 November 20, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 1/21

7:37 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 45m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/25

1:30 am-10:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

$288

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sat 12/13

2:23 pm-12:18 am

1 stop10h 55m

Fairbanks

Tue 12/16

1:30 am-8:28 am

1 stop5h 58m

$307

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Thu 2/5

9:30 pm-7:23 am

2 stops10h 53m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/9

2:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$308

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 1/14

2:38 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/18

2:10 am-9:29 am

1 stop6h 19m

$323

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 2/18

1:30 pm-12:33 am

1 stop12h 03m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/21

1:30 am-8:32 am

1 stop6h 02m

$326

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 1/21

9:30 pm-7:23 am

2 stops10h 53m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/25

2:10 am-9:29 am

1 stop6h 19m

$328

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Thu 2/26

1:36 pm-2:33 am

1 stop13h 57m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/2

3:59 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$333

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 2/25

3:52 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 41m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

1:30 am-8:32 am

1 stop6h 02m

$336

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Wed 1/7

7:38 pm-7:23 am

2 stops12h 45m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/9

4:06 pm-9:23 am

1 stop16h 17m

$338

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Tue 12/16

5:15 pm-12:18 am

1 stop8h 03m

$168

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Deals found on 11/18

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks

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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, 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?

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 November 20, 2025.

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

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 November 20, 2025.
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
11,321 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,321 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,321 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,321 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marcie,Nov 2025

PIT - SEA

It was not a full flight, so I was able to enjoy a row to myself. Luck of the draw, I guess.

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 to Fairbanks?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Fairbanks in 7h 21m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta 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 $285, 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 $328. Delta is priced at 44% 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

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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$285Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$328Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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