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$370+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — FAI
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Portland to Fairbanks are usually found in January or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 March 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$370
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$721

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 7/179:35 pmPDX - FAI
Nonstop3h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/1912:30 amFAI - PDX
Nonstop3h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 7/179:10 amPDX - FAI
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Sat 7/191:30 amFAI - PDX
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/13$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 7/171:26 pmPDX - FAI
3 stops31h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/2011:44 pmFAI - PDX
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$972
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:25 amPDX - FAI
2 stops12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/91:40 amFAI - PDX
2 stops12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$1,207

Find flights from Portland to Fairbanks within your budget

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Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sun 4/6

9:51 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 09m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/28

3:51 pm-6:25 am

1 stop13h 34m

$443

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Sun 4/6

1:29 pm-12:19 am

2 stops11h 50m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/27

1:30 am-8:28 am

1 stop5h 58m

$925

PortlandFairbanks

PDX - FAI

PDXFAI

Portland

Tue 5/13

7:42 pm-8:59 am

2 stops14h 17m

$370

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Deals found on 3/13

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Fairbanks

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Fairbanks is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 March 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Portland to Fairbanks by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 March 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland 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
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $443, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Portland to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $925. Alaska Airlines is priced at 19% 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 $403, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $377. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Fairbanks), you can expect to pay $397 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Portland to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$370Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$404Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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