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$243+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks

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 July 26, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 9/169:01 pm
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops19h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/209:44 pm
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops14h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$447
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:04 pm
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops10h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/275:31 am
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops14h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/198:57 am
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops17h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/211:28 am
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops18h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$451
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/1312:49 pm
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops14h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/192:51 pm
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops16h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$460
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:50 pm
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops17h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/289:44 pm
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops14h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$467
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:15 am
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop14h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/195:10 am
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops13h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$482

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$447
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$243
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,002
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 26, 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

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 9/16

9:01 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops19h 08m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/20

9:44 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops14h 56m

$447

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Sat 9/19

8:57 am-1:48 am

2 stops17h 51m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/21

1:28 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$451
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Fri 9/18

3:50 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/22

5:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$463

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Fri 8/21

4:50 pm-1:48 am

1 stop9h 58m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/28

9:44 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$477
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 12/2

9:59 pm-12:18 am

2 stops27h 19m

$243
Quickest one-way

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 12/1

3:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 55m

$244

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Wed 12/2

1:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop11h 40m

$244

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 12/1

1:45 pm-12:18 am

1 stop11h 33m

$284

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Fri 8/14

9:47 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$393

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Tue 8/11

1:09 pm-2:15 am

2 stops14h 06m

$424

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Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fairbanks in July.
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 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.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Fairbanks

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fairbanks?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Fairbanks flights typically cost between $448 and $754 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $447 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 20).

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 July 26, 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,714 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,714 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,714 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,714 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 19h 08m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $447. The distance from San Diego to Fairbanks is about 2564 mi.

  • 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 $257 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $306. Users have found that Delta is 56% 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.

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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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$306Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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