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$458+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — FAI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$891
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$458
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($208 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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 9/157:35 amSJO - FAI
2 stops17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/273:59 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$891
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/41:12 amSJO - FAI
2 stops26h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/167:35 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops26h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,759

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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San José

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Route

Depart

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Price

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

7:35 am-10:57 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/27

3:59 pm-9:25 am

2 stops15h 26m

$891

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

1:26 am-1:50 am

2 stops26h 24m

$458

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

7:35 am-1:50 am

2 stops20h 15m

$498

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/30

5:25 pm-2:36 am

3 stops35h 11m

$618

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Deals found on 4/30

Compare providers for flights from San José to Fairbanks

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Fairbanks in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José, San José Province-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Fairbanks

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 May 1, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 $724). 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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