$219+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
May 22 — May 291
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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 8/229:28 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop26h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/295:10 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop16h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/13:20 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 46m
Delta
Sat 9/51:30 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/17![Delta logo]()
$420
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:15 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop15h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/62:41 pm
FAI
- SAN
2 stops16h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 8/2210:00 am
SAN
- FAI
2 stops15h 06m
Delta
Fri 8/281:30 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops12h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/20![Delta logo]()
$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/252:40 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/49:40 pm
FAI
- SAN
1 stop23h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/2510:00 am
SAN
- FAI
2 stops15h 06m
Delta
Thu 9/31:30 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops13h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/21![Delta logo]()
$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 11/201:35 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop11h 40m
Delta
Mon 11/231:30 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$488
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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/63:35 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Mon 6/81:35 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/17![Delta logo]()
$515
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/96:34 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop11h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$550
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/511:40 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop14h 00m
Delta
Sun 6/71:35 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop12h 44m
Delta
Deal found 4/19![Delta logo]()
$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/53:35 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Mon 6/11:40 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop12h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$538
Last-minute flights from San Diego to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated April 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/53:35 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Mon 6/11:40 am
FAI
- SAN
2 stops13h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/53:35 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Sun 6/71:35 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
Deal found 4/20![Delta logo]()
$515
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/96:34 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
FAI
- SAN
1 stop11h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$550
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 April 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/241:36 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/19![Delta logo]()
$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/243:13 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops10h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/228:15 pm
SAN
- FAI
2 stops18h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/71:37 pm
SAN
- FAI
1 stop11h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/20![Delta logo]()
$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 4/2911:40 am
SAN
- FAI
1 stop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 4/18![Delta logo]()
$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/243:30 pm
SAN
- FAI
3 stops32h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$617
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:38 pm
SAN
- FAI
3 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$761
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 April 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $511 (Delta) |
One-way from | $219 (Delta) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $481 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Fairbanks that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 5/6
3:35 pm-12:40 am
1 stop10h 05m
Fairbanks
Mon 6/8
1:35 am-10:08 am
1 stop7h 33m
$515
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Tue 5/5
11:40 am-12:40 am
1 stop14h 00m
Fairbanks
Sun 6/7
1:35 am-3:19 pm
1 stop12h 44m
$515
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Tue 5/5
3:35 pm-12:40 am
1 stop10h 05m
Fairbanks
Mon 6/1
1:40 am-2:46 pm
1 stop12h 06m
$538
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Sat 5/9
6:34 pm-1:42 am
1 stop8h 08m
Fairbanks
Tue 5/12
5:30 am-5:38 pm
1 stop11h 08m
$550
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 6/24
1:36 pm-12:30 am
1 stop11h 54m
$219
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Fri 5/22
8:15 pm-1:41 pm
2 stops18h 26m
$280
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Thu 5/7
1:37 pm-12:35 am
1 stop11h 58m
$346
Quickest one-way
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Fri 5/8
3:45 pm-12:35 am
1 stop9h 50m
$346
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 4/29
11:40 am-12:40 am
1 stop14h 00m
$401
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN - FAI
SANFAI
San Diego
Fri 5/22
9:01 am-2:17 am
3 stops18h 16m
$834
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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.
| 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fairbanks (average of $361). Flying from San Diego to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $804). 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 April 22, 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.
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
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 April 22, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$257 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |