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$306+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — FAI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$564
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$306
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fairbanks
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:35 amSJO - FAI
1 stop15h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2211:23 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops18h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:44 amSJO - FAI
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/202:00 amFAI - SJO
2 stops14h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amSJO - FAI
2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/272:14 amFAI - SJO
2 stops14h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$607
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/151:35 pmSJO - FAI
2 stops26h 33mDelta
Sat 9/274:00 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops18h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/28$763
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:58 pmSJO - FAI
2 stops38h 52mAeromexico
Tue 11/181:30 amFAI - SJO
2 stops31h 13mAeromexico
Deal found 7/27$833
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:58 amSJO - FAI
2 stops27h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/194:10 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops29h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,064

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

6:35 am-8:01 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Fairbanks

Fri 8/22

11:23 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$564

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

6:44 am-10:59 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/20

2:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$606

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-2:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/27

2:14 am-6:16 pm

2 stops14h 02m

$607

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

1:35 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/27

4:00 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$763

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/15

12:50 am-10:36 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Fairbanks

Thu 8/21

9:53 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops19h 11m

$1,077

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/16

7:35 am-12:50 am

2 stops19h 15m

Fairbanks

Wed 8/20

1:50 am-11:15 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$1,174

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

1:35 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$306

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico from San José 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
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $564, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks?

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