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$177+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
jun. 15 — jun. 221
dom. 6/15
dom. 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks flight deals. Data was last updated junio 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$350
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$521
From San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 10, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 9/67:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 38mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 9/612:18 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$350
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/37:58 pmOAK - FAI
1 stop7h 47mAlaska Airlines
lun. 9/82:08 amFAI - OAK
1 stop7h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/312:52 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop8h 47mAlaska Airlines
lun. 9/82:08 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
jue. 8/2812:30 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops13h 20mDelta
sáb. 9/612:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/9$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
mar. 8/56:00 amOAK - FAI
1 stop18h 25mDelta
vie. 8/812:30 amFAI - OAK
1 stop14h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/7$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/31:35 pmSJC - FAI
2 stops12h 15mDelta
mar. 9/91:50 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/10$366
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
mar. 8/510:00 amSTS - FAI
2 stops13h 36mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/52:09 amFAI - STS
2 stops11h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/7$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 9/98:45 amSJC - FAI
1 stop11h 34mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/911:23 pmFAI - SJC
1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dom. 9/76:30 amSFO - FAI
1 stop13h 49mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/711:23 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop11h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$609
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/266:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 45mHawaiian Airlines
jue. 1/13:45 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$665
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/176:11 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop7h 38mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 7/512:17 pmFAI - SJC
1 stop7h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,037
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/198:01 pmSTS - FAI
1 stop7h 35mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 6/2210:05 amFAI - STS
1 stop8h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,354

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 junio 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

sáb. 9/6

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Fairbanks

sáb. 9/6

12:18 am-9:12 am

1 stop7h 54m

$350

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

5:03 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Fairbanks

dom. 9/7

12:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$357

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

mié. 9/3

7:58 pm-2:45 am

1 stop7h 47m

Fairbanks

lun. 9/8

2:08 am-10:21 am

1 stop7h 13m

$361

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

mié. 9/3

12:52 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Fairbanks

lun. 9/8

2:08 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 49m

$361

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

mar. 8/5

6:00 am-11:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Fairbanks

vie. 8/8

12:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$366

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

mié. 9/3

1:35 pm-12:50 am

2 stops12h 15m

Fairbanks

mar. 9/9

1:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 05m

$366

Santa RosaFairbanks

STS - FAI

STSFAI

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

mar. 8/5

10:00 am-10:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Fairbanks

mar. 8/5

2:09 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$484

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

mar. 9/9

8:45 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Fairbanks

mar. 9/9

11:23 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 28m

$538

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

dom. 9/7

6:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Fairbanks

dom. 9/7

11:23 pm-11:51 am

1 stop11h 28m

$609

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

jue. 6/26

7:05 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 24m

Fairbanks

sáb. 6/28

12:34 am-8:49 am

1 stop7h 15m

$705

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 junio 10, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks as you normally would.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -7.6 F).

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 junio 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,951 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,784 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks, you will be flying into Fairbanks. Fairbanks (FAI) is just 4.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. Delta flights start at $179 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $281 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks are San Francisco - Fairbanks, Oakland - Fairbanks and San Jose - Fairbanks.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Fairbanks.

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 junio 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$588Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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