How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks?

Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Fairbanks in just under 9h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 22m. The distance between San Jose, California and Fairbanks is about 2170 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Fairbanks round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Fairbanks, with prices starting at $286. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $297 round trip. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to FAI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Fairbanks as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

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Tue 12/306:30 pmSJC - FAI

2 stops19h 35mAlaska Airlines

Wed 12/312:35 amFAI - SJC

2 stops13h 01mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$852

Best flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Thu 1/2911:40 amSJC - FAI

1 stop13h 42mDelta

Fri 1/301:30 amFAI - SJC

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$297

Tue 1/2711:00 amSJC - FAI

1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/38:55 pmFAI - SJC

2 stops11h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$301

Tue 1/2711:40 amSJC - FAI

1 stop13h 42mDelta

Mon 2/21:30 amFAI - SJC

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$297

Thu 1/299:05 amSJC - FAI

1 stop15h 51mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/15:00 amFAI - SJC

2 stops16h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$301

Thu 1/299:05 amSJC - FAI

1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/315:00 amFAI - SJC

2 stops11h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$301

Thu 1/229:53 amSJC - FAI

2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/275:51 amFAI - SJC

1 stop10h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$302

Wed 2/186:10 pmSJC - FAI

2 stops14h 30mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/235:00 pmFAI - SJC

2 stops16h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$306

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Wed 1/149:05 amSJC - FAI

1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/182:10 amFAI - SJC

1 stop11h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$601

Sat 1/1711:00 amSJC - FAI

1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/185:51 amFAI - SJC

1 stop7h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$596

Thu 1/229:53 amSJC - FAI

2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/275:51 amFAI - SJC

1 stop10h 17mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$302

Tue 1/2711:40 amSJC - FAI

1 stop13h 42mDelta

Mon 2/21:30 amFAI - SJC

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$297

Thu 1/299:05 amSJC - FAI

1 stop18h 43mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/315:00 amFAI - SJC

2 stops11h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$301

Thu 1/291:59 pmSJC - FAI

2 stops13h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/18:30 amFAI - SJC

2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$306

Thu 1/291:50 pmSJC - FAI

2 stops11h 32mDelta

Fri 1/301:30 amFAI - SJC

2 stops12h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$363

One-way flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
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Wed 4/153:41 pmSJC - FAI

1 stop10h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$171

Mon 6/12:28 pmSJC - FAI

1 stop9h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$267

Wed 4/157:30 amSJC - FAI

3 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$456

Mon 6/15:05 pmSJC - FAI

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$540

Sun 3/155:01 pmSJC - FAI

2 stops32h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$657

Sun 3/153:25 pmSJC - FAI

1 stop9h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$713

Sun 3/158:20 pmSJC - FAI

3 stops53h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,188

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$297 (Delta)
One-way from	$171 (Delta)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$630

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San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 1/29

11:40 am-12:22 am

1 stop13h 42m

Fairbanks

Fri 1/30

1:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$297

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 1/27

11:40 am-12:22 am

1 stop13h 42m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/2

1:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$297

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 1/27

11:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/3

8:55 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 26m

$301

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 1/29

9:05 am-11:56 pm

1 stop15h 51m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/1

5:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$301

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 1/29

9:05 am-2:48 am

1 stop18h 43m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/31

5:00 am-5:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$301

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 1/22

9:53 am-7:30 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Fairbanks

Tue 1/27

5:51 am-5:08 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$302

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops14h 30m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/23

5:00 pm-10:54 am

2 stops16h 54m

$306

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 4/15

3:41 pm-12:41 am

1 stop10h 00m

$171

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Mon 6/1

2:28 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$267

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-12:46 pm

3 stops30h 16m

$456

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 Jose, California-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Fairbanks

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks (average of $255). Flying from San Jose, California 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,585 reviews

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

11,585 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,585 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,585 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

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How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks?
Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Fairbanks in just under 9h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 22m. The distance between San Jose, California and Fairbanks is about 2170 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Fairbanks round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Fairbanks, with prices starting at $286. Another option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $297 round trip. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Fairbanks?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Fairbanks.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Fairbanks?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Fairbanks?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks (average of $255). Flying from San Jose, California 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 Jose to Fairbanks

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$257	Average$419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$297	Average$546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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