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$306+ 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
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Wed 7/23
Wed 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$544
(Delta)

One-way from

$306
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,129
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/412:30 pmRIC - FAI
2 stops29h 38mDelta
Mon 10/61:30 amFAI - RIC
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/17$544
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 10/173:33 pmRIC - FAI
2 stops15h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/203:53 pmFAI - RIC
2 stops13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/16$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/11:15 pmRIC - FAI
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/511:23 pmFAI - RIC
2 stops14h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/17$958

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

12:30 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops29h 38m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/6

1:30 am-11:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

$544

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/17

3:33 pm-2:35 am

2 stops15h 02m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/20

3:53 pm-9:23 am

2 stops13h 30m

$670

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/1

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/5

11:23 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$958

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

11:17 am-12:50 am

2 stops17h 33m

$306

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/25

1:20 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$380

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Deals found on 7/17

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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 18, 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 18, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,959 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,864 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

EUG - SEA

Mobility support was fabulous No flight entertainment that I was aware of.

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 $544 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $670 and $958 round-trip. Delta is 44% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Fairbanks.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$621Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$721Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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