$268+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks (SFO - FAI)
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SFO — FAI
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to FairbanksExplore 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 October 25, 2026.
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 October 25, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 12/512:39 pm -
1 stop12h 42m
Thu 12/105:45 am -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$360
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1210:39 am -
1 stop16h 11m
Sun 11/156:48 pm -
2 stops12h 37m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/51:29 pm -
2 stops12h 08m
Wed 12/91:42 am -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/182:12 pm -
1 stop11h 25m
Tue 11/241:42 am -
2 stops12h 53m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$418
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:42 am -
2 stops17h 11m
Thu 11/265:04 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$489
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/37:09 am -
2 stops15h 46m
Tue 12/87:00 am -
2 stops14h 53m
Deal found 10/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$523
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/47:09 am -
2 stops15h 46m
Sat 12/57:00 am -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$527
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/19:58 am -
2 stops12h 57m
Wed 12/25:45 am -
2 stops13h 46m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$529
Best flights from San Francisco to FairbanksDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 1/72:12 pm -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 1/115:07 am -
2 stops13h 56m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 1/156:30 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Tue 1/191:30 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$412
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/113:04 pm -
2 stops10h 23m
Tue 2/165:50 am -
1 stop15h 19m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/55:45 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Fri 11/131:42 am -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$590
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/223:03 pm -
2 stops17h 30m
Mon 12/285:45 am -
1 stop26h 52m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$538
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/235:02 pm -
2 stops19h 20m
Sat 1/21:33 pm -
2 stops21h 49m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$589
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/45:56 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Tue 12/81:42 am -
1 stop10h 42m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$656
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 1/194:07 pm -
2 stops9h 37m
Fri 1/223:59 pm -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 10/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$595
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 12/69:58 am -
2 stops12h 57m
Fri 12/112:15 am -
1 stop18h 33m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$597
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 3/33:05 pm -
2 stops12h 33m
Tue 3/91:18 am -
1 stop21h 41m
Deal found 10/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$613
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/192:02 pm -
2 stops11h 48m
Mon 11/235:45 am -
2 stops9h 49m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$634
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 2/157:00 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Fri 2/191:18 am -
2 stops10h 09m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$653
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to FairbanksDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1210:39 am -
1 stop16h 11m
Sun 11/156:48 pm -
2 stops12h 37m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/182:12 pm -
1 stop11h 25m
Tue 11/241:42 am -
2 stops12h 53m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$418
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:42 am -
2 stops17h 11m
Thu 11/265:04 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Deal found 10/20![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$489
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 11/226:00 am -
2 stops10h 03m
Sun 11/222:36 am -
2 stops14h 18m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$533
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 11/226:00 am -
2 stops10h 03m
Thu 11/265:45 am -
2 stops24h 54m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$538
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/238:20 am -
2 stops15h 36m
Thu 11/265:45 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$535
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/239:00 am -
2 stops14h 56m
Mon 11/232:36 am -
2 stops12h 58m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$567
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/304:37 pm -
2 stops11h 17m
Tue 12/85:45 am -
2 stops11h 21m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$570
One-way flights from San Francisco to FairbanksSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/257:20 am -
2 stops26h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$268
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/274:07 pm -
2 stops19h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 3/42:00 pm -
2 stops13h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 1/271:00 pm -
1 stop12h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Delta logo]()
$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 3/311:25 am -
1 stop13h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/24![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:08 am -
1 stop16h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$430
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 11/73:38 pm -
2 stops22h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$434
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:59 pm -
2 stops19h 12m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$436
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/286:00 am -
2 stops17h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/282:12 pm -
1 stop11h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Delta logo]()
$465
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $360 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $268 (Priceline) |
Popular in | May |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $638 |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 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 FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Wed 11/25
7:20 am-8:32 am
2 stops26h 12m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Wed 3/3
6:00 am-12:18 am
2 stops19h 18m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$276
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Thu 3/4
2:00 pm-2:38 am
2 stops13h 38m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$315
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Wed 1/27
1:00 pm-12:36 am
1 stop12h 36m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$322
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Thu 1/7
2:12 pm-11:17 am
1 stop22h 05m
Fairbanks
Mon 1/11
5:07 am-8:03 pm
2 stops13h 56m
$364
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Thu 2/11
3:04 pm-12:27 am
2 stops10h 23m
Fairbanks
Tue 2/16
5:50 am-10:09 pm
1 stop15h 19m
$366
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Fri 1/15
6:30 pm-12:15 am
1 stop6h 45m
Fairbanks
Tue 1/19
1:30 am-9:51 am
1 stop7h 21m
$412
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
2:15 pm-12:45 am
1 stop11h 30m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$430
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
3:38 pm-1:11 pm
2 stops22h 33m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$434
San FranciscoFairbanks
SFO San Francisco - FAI Fairbanks
SFOFAI
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
11:41 am-1:50 am
2 stops15h 09m
Fairbanks
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$436
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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?
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 47 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 $391). Flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks in May is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Fairbanks?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Fairbanks flights typically cost between $472 and $774 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $360 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 10).
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 October 25, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$148 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$297 | Average$602 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |