$259+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — FAI
Sep 16 — Sep 231
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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/2811:05 am -
2 stops15h 32m
Fri 10/301:17 am -
2 stops16h 34m
Deal found 8/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$469
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/39:18 pm -
2 stops16h 35m
Sun 10/41:17 am -
2 stops13h 07m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/241:30 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Mon 9/284:08 pm -
2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$483
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/161:30 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Sat 9/191:28 am -
2 stops9h 22m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$484
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/33:50 pm -
1 stop10h 58m
Mon 9/78:01 am -
1 stop26h 44m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sat 11/146:22 pm -
1 stop8h 28m
Wed 11/185:30 am -
1 stop12h 17m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$503
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 10/89:40 am -
2 stops12h 56m
Sat 10/104:06 pm -
1 stop21h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$511
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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/161:30 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Sat 9/191:28 am -
2 stops9h 22m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$484
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/285:00 pm -
2 stops20h 53m
Fri 10/301:17 am -
2 stops14h 23m
Deal found 8/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/148:15 am -
2 stops18h 35m
Tue 11/171:31 am -
2 stops14h 05m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/39:51 am -
2 stops16h 46m
Sun 10/41:17 am -
1 stop12h 21m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$496
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/178:57 am -
2 stops17h 51m
Sun 9/209:44 pm -
2 stops14h 56m
Deal found 8/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$510
Last-minute flights from San Diego to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Fairbanks. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/33:50 pm -
1 stop10h 58m
Mon 9/78:01 am -
1 stop26h 44m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/34:11 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Mon 9/71:35 am -
2 stops12h 26m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$585
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/161:30 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Sat 9/191:28 am -
2 stops9h 22m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/176:18 am -
1 stop13h 58m
Sun 9/208:22 pm -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$608
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/241:30 pm -
2 stops13h 18m
Mon 9/284:08 pm -
2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$483
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/259:23 pm -
2 stops16h 30m
Mon 9/284:08 pm -
2 stops19h 42m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$494
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 August 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/34:11 pm -
1 stop9h 23m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$259
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/36:55 am -
2 stops19h 53m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/26:40 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/21:00 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 8/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/23:30 pm -
3 stops44h 35m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/36:25 am -
3 stops20h 23m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$695
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 August 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $469 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $259 (Delta) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $349 |
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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 August 17, 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
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 9/16
1:30 pm-1:48 am
2 stops13h 18m
Fairbanks
Sat 9/19
1:28 am-11:50 am
2 stops9h 22m
$484
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 10/28
5:00 pm-12:53 pm
2 stops20h 53m
Fairbanks
Fri 10/30
1:17 am-4:40 pm
2 stops14h 23m
$494
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Sat 11/14
8:15 am-1:50 am
2 stops18h 35m
Fairbanks
Tue 11/17
1:31 am-4:36 pm
2 stops14h 05m
$494
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Sat 10/3
9:51 am-1:37 am
2 stops16h 46m
Fairbanks
Sun 10/4
1:17 am-2:38 pm
1 stop12h 21m
$496
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Thu 9/17
8:57 am-1:48 am
2 stops17h 51m
Fairbanks
Sun 9/20
9:44 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops14h 56m
$510
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Thu 9/3
4:11 pm-12:34 am
1 stop9h 23m
$259
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Thu 9/3
6:55 am-1:48 am
2 stops19h 53m
$265
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 9/2
12:33 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop11h 26m
$452
San DiegoFairbanks
SAN San Diego - FAI Fairbanks
SANFAI
San Diego
Wed 9/2
3:30 pm-11:05 am
3 stops44h 35m
$588
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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 August.
| 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.
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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 August 17, 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.
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreArt,Dec 2025
SAN - OGG
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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 August 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$180 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$306 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |