$190+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Fairbanks (SAN - 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to FairbanksExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/156:15 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/1812:11 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/19:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops16h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/611:01 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$395
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/228:04 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/307:00 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$396
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/228:04 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/301:20 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop8h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$398
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/199:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops16h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/283:59 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop22h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/63:40 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Sun 4/121:45 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/8![Delta logo]()
$417
Best flights from San Diego to FairbanksDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/156:15 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/1812:11 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/63:40 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Sun 4/121:45 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/8![Delta logo]()
$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/19:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops16h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/611:01 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$395
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/199:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/285:00 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops12h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$410
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/63:58 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops10h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/137:59 pm
FAI
- SAN
2 stops15h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$426
Last-minute flights from San Diego to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated March 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated March 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/19:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops16h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/611:01 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops20h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/63:40 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Sun 4/121:45 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 3/8![Delta logo]()
$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/156:15 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop20h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/1812:11 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/199:03 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops16h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/283:59 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop22h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$407
One-way flights from San Diego to FairbanksSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 5/203:45 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 5/208:04 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$196
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 6/33:56 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops20h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/309:08 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$221
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 9/712:33 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop11h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10![United Airlines logo]()
$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 9/78:15 am
SAN
- FAI
2 stops15h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 3/311:45 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop11h 27m
Delta
Deal found 3/11![Delta logo]()
$306
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:52 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop22h 05m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/11![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$317
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:43 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop17h 01m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$322
Find flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $380 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $190 (Delta) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $641 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Fairbanks that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 4/15
6:15 am-1:44 am
1 stop20h 29m
Fairbanks
Sat 4/18
12:11 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop10h 48m
$380
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 4/1
9:03 pm-12:44 pm
2 stops16h 41m
Fairbanks
Mon 4/6
11:01 am-8:23 am
2 stops20h 22m
$395
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Sun 4/19
9:03 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops18h 57m
Fairbanks
Tue 4/28
5:00 am-6:41 pm
2 stops12h 41m
$410
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Mon 4/6
3:40 pm-12:12 am
1 stop9h 32m
Fairbanks
Sun 4/12
1:45 am-12:38 pm
1 stop9h 53m
$417
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Mon 4/6
3:58 pm-1:44 am
2 stops10h 46m
Fairbanks
Mon 4/13
7:59 pm-12:35 pm
2 stops15h 36m
$426
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 6/3
3:56 pm-11:24 am
2 stops20h 28m
$212
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Mon 3/30
9:08 pm-2:46 pm
2 stops18h 38m
$221
Quickest one-way
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Mon 9/7
12:33 pm-10:49 pm
1 stop11h 16m
$280
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Mon 9/7
8:15 am-10:56 pm
2 stops15h 41m
$286
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Tue 3/31
1:45 pm-12:12 am
1 stop11h 27m
$306
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Fairbanks
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Fairbanks
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks (average of $257). Flying from San Diego to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 San Diego 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 March 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Fairbanks to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Fairbanks
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 12, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$257 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |