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$181+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
dic. 5 — dic. 121
vie. 12/5
vie. 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$344
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$701
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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 noviembre 5, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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. 12/44:37 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 41mDelta
dom. 12/71:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/5$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
sáb. 12/64:35 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
vie. 12/121:30 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/5$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
sáb. 12/611:40 amSJC - FAI
1 stop13h 38mDelta
mar. 12/91:30 amFAI - SJC
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Deal found 11/4$349
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/26:25 amSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
mar. 12/95:55 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$358
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
jue. 12/42:21 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 18mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/88:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/48:00 amSJC - FAI
1 stop17h 39mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/85:55 amFAI - SJC
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
vie. 12/56:20 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 19mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/138:54 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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. 12/63:49 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/138:54 pmFAI - SJC
2 stops19h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
jue. 12/2512:56 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops11h 06mAlaska Airlines
mar. 1/65:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop11h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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. 12/63:49 pmSJC - FAI
2 stops8h 59mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/105:00 amFAI - SJC
2 stops10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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. 12/172:31 pmOAK - FAI
1 stop13h 07mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/202:35 amFAI - OAK
1 stop20h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$392
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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. 12/317:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop18h 35mAlaska Airlines
jue. 1/88:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$392

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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 noviembre 5, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

jue. 12/4

4:37 pm-12:18 am

1 stop8h 41m

Fairbanks

dom. 12/7

1:30 am-12:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$344

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

jue. 1/8

2:39 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 46m

Fairbanks

dom. 1/11

1:30 am-1:38 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$344

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

sáb. 1/17

6:32 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 53m

Fairbanks

mar. 1/20

1:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$344

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

jue. 1/8

6:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 05m

Fairbanks

dom. 1/11

1:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$344

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

sáb. 12/6

11:40 am-12:18 am

1 stop13h 38m

Fairbanks

vie. 12/12

1:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

$344

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

jue. 12/4

11:40 am-12:18 am

1 stop13h 38m

Fairbanks

dom. 12/7

1:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

$344

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

vie. 12/5

4:35 pm-12:18 am

1 stop8h 43m

Fairbanks

lun. 12/8

1:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$349

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

sáb. 12/6

11:40 am-12:18 am

1 stop13h 38m

Fairbanks

mar. 12/9

1:30 am-1:16 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$349

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

1:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops12h 25m

Fairbanks

sáb. 1/17

1:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$354

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

mié. 1/14

1:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops12h 25m

Fairbanks

lun. 1/19

1:30 am-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$358

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (average of $291). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 noviembre 5, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines 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
11,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,041 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,241 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks in just under 8h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 39m. 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, San Jose - Fairbanks and Oakland - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (average of $291). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks in March is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$335Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$475Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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