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$257+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Fairbanks (SAN - FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$425
From San Diego to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Fairbanks
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 September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/2411:24 amSAN - FAI
1 stop14h 16mDelta
Sat 10/251:50 amFAI - SAN
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/11$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/247:50 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/264:10 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Fri 10/313:43 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop22h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/212:11 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop9h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/8$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:24 amSAN - FAI
1 stop14h 16mDelta
Sat 11/11:50 amFAI - SAN
1 stop12h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/10$347

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SAN - FAI

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San Diego

Fri 10/24

7:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/26

4:10 pm-10:12 am

1 stop17h 02m

$257

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SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Fri 10/24

11:24 am-12:40 am

1 stop14h 16m

Fairbanks

Sat 10/25

1:50 am-12:38 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$257

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 9/20

3:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$419

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Fairbanks, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

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 September 11, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to Fairbanks can take about 14h 16m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $257. The distance from San Diego to Fairbanks is about 2564 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Fairbanks is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $337. Users have found that Delta is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Diego 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$285Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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