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$180+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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 January 29, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:31 pm
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop9h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/195:00 am
FAI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/2411:34 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop16h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/282:38 pm
FAI
-
SFO
2 stops17h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/19:59 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop27h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/153:53 pm
FAI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/256:30 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop19h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/285:00 am
FAI
-
SFO
2 stops13h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$324
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2411:34 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop14h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 2/275:51 am
FAI
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2411:34 am
SFO
-
FAI
1 stop16h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/212:29 pm
FAI
-
SFO
2 stops10h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/276:00 am
SFO
-
FAI
2 stops19h 22m
Delta
Tue 3/31:27 am
FAI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$347
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/2610:16 am
SFO
-
FAI
2 stops21h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/311:20 am
FAI
-
SFO
2 stops10h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/245:55 am
SFO
-
FAI
2 stops19h 27m
Delta
Sat 2/281:27 am
FAI
-
SFO
2 stops54h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$353

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$180
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$368
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Fairbanks

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:34 am-2:38 am

1 stop16h 04m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/28

2:38 pm-9:08 am

2 stops17h 30m

$284

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

5:43 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops22h 03m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop26h 50m

$326

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-2:38 am

1 stop21h 08m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-7:47 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$345

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

2:39 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 43m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

1:27 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 03m

$362

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

5:55 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 27m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

1:27 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 03m

$369

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-12:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/4

5:51 am-7:47 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$375

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

9:30 pm-12:22 am

2 stops27h 52m

Fairbanks

Tue 3/3

1:27 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 03m

$376

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:15 pm-12:22 am

2 stops12h 07m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-12:44 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$380

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

8:42 am-12:50 am

1 stop17h 08m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

5:51 am-9:55 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$381

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:28 pm-2:38 am

1 stop8h 10m

Fairbanks

Mon 3/2

12:29 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$385

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/28

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 23, 2026.

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 48 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks (average of $239). Flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fairbanks?

    Departing from San Francisco to Fairbanks will take you 10h 43m. The distance between San Francisco and Fairbanks is about 2144 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($176), and Alaska Airlines ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Fairbanks. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks for 63% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks (average of $239). Flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Francisco to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$176Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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