Fairbanks

$376+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Fairbanks (RIC - 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — FAI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$603
(Delta)

One-way from

$376
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,129
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Fairbanks
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Fairbanks
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Richmond to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/46:00 amRIC - FAI
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Mon 10/61:53 amFAI - RIC
2 stops29h 38mDelta
Deal found 7/28$603
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/46:01 amRIC - FAI
2 stops20h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amFAI - RIC
2 stops23h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$752
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/256:15 amRIC - FAI
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/18:53 pmFAI - RIC
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$899
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 8/611:43 amRIC - FAI
2 stops15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/134:30 pmFAI - RIC
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 12/152:15 pmRIC - FAI
2 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:45 amFAI - RIC
2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,941

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RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops22h 50m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/6

1:53 am-11:31 am

2 stops29h 38m

$603

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

6:01 am-10:59 pm

2 stops20h 58m

Fairbanks

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-9:23 am

2 stops23h 23m

$752

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-7:48 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/1

8:53 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 27m

$899

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/15

2:15 pm-1:50 am

2 stops15h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 12/22

5:45 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$1,941

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

12:00 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$376

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-7:48 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$479

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Deals found on 7/28

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Fairbanks

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Richmond to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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 RIC to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Fairbanks at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond 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.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Fairbanks is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $603 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $752 and $899 round-trip. Delta is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Richmond to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $746). 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 Richmond to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$621Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$721Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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