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$181+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Fairbanks (SMF - 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — FAI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:20 pm
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop28h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/205:30 am
FAI
-
SMF
1 stop7h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:00 am
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop15h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/203:53 pm
FAI
-
SMF
1 stop7h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:50 pm
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop10h 32m
Delta
Fri 3/61:27 am
FAI
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/208:30 am
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/235:00 am
FAI
-
SMF
2 stops10h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:50 pm
SMF
-
FAI
1 stop10h 32m
Delta
Wed 3/41:27 am
FAI
-
SMF
2 stops14h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/139:48 am
SMF
-
FAI
2 stops16h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/1810:29 pm
FAI
-
SMF
2 stops14h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$437

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$430
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Fairbanks

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SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

8:20 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Fairbanks

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$350

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

8:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/20

3:53 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$362

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

5:04 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/10

3:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$362

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/26

5:09 pm-7:40 am

2 stops15h 31m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

5:00 pm-9:11 am

2 stops15h 11m

$371

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

2:50 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 32m

Fairbanks

Fri 3/6

1:27 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 06m

$423

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

8:30 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/23

5:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$424

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

5:25 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 15m

$181

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/2

5:09 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 03m

$181

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/25

7:49 pm-7:40 am

2 stops12h 51m

$187

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

12:11 pm-7:03 am

2 stops19h 52m

$187

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Fairbanks in January.
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 Sacramento-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Fairbanks (average of $239). Flying from Sacramento to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento 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 January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Fairbanks. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,121 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Fairbanks?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Sacramento to Fairbanks in about 28h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2091 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Fairbanks, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $330 round trip. Delta is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Fairbanks (average of $239). Flying from Sacramento to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Sacramento to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$330Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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