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$149+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$367
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 1/307:40 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/115:51 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:15 amSJC - FAI
1 stop17h 56mDelta
Wed 3/181:30 amFAI - SJC
1 stop12h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/8$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/236:30 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/248:56 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops11h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/6$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/292:58 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops9h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/211:05 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/299:53 amSJC - FAI
2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/38:00 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/199:00 amSFO - FAI
2 stops16h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/235:00 amFAI - SFO
2 stops17h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/6$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:46 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/108:30 amFAI - SFO
2 stops10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/299:53 amSJC - FAI
2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/211:05 amFAI - SJC
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/314:46 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/88:30 amFAI - SFO
2 stops10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 2/52:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Wed 2/111:27 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/7$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/309:05 amSJC - FAI
1 stop11h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/211:05 amFAI - SJC
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 1/312:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Wed 2/111:27 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/7$312

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Fairbanks

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

7:40 pm-2:48 am

1 stop8h 08m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/2

11:05 am-8:12 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 22m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/8

1:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:40 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/8

1:30 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

4:46 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/1

8:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

5:55 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 27m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/25

1:27 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 03m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:40 pm-2:48 am

1 stop8h 08m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/10

5:51 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-12:22 am

1 stop19h 22m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/10

1:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

9:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/11

5:51 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

4:46 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/11

5:51 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$298

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:40 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/8

1:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

$298

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (average of $225). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,664 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
11,664 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,664 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
8,027 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,664 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks in just under 8h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 14m. There are 2144 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Fairbanks. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (average of $225). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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