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$150+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks (SFO - 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Fairbanks are usually found in April or August, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(Delta)

One-way from

$150
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$527
From San Francisco to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/138:58 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Sun 9/141:50 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/28$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/245:25 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/293:59 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$298

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:58 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/14

1:50 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 58m

$294

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

5:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

Fairbanks

Thu 8/28

12:18 am-9:12 am

1 stop7h 54m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

5:00 am-7:34 pm

1 stop15h 34m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/9

11:23 pm-11:51 am

1 stop11h 28m

$437

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

4:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 15m

$150

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:43 am-7:34 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$553

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Fairbanks is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

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

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

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 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($294), Alaska Airlines ($298), and United Airlines ($437) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Fairbanks. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Francisco 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$324Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$588Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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