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$234+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$427
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$234
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$423
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/106:53 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/1612:14 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 8/285:10 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Thu 9/412:27 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/28$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/225:00 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/269:10 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop13h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:15 amSAN - FAI
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:00 amFAI - SAN
2 stops14h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$501

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 6/10

6:53 pm-2:20 am

1 stop8h 27m

Fairbanks

Mon 6/16

12:14 am-8:53 am

1 stop7h 39m

$427

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 8/28

5:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/4

12:27 am-8:57 am

1 stop7h 30m

$467

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/26

9:10 pm-11:23 am

1 stop13h 13m

$497

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

7:15 am-2:20 am

1 stop20h 05m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$501

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sun 7/20

3:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop10h 15m

$234

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

9:44 am-2:20 am

2 stops17h 36m

$277

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/22

3:25 pm-7:41 pm

3 stops29h 16m

$587

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $724). 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 April 30, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Fairbanks is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $427 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $467 and $497 round-trip. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Fairbanks one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $234. Users have also found prices from $277 and $587 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 $724). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$391Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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