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$201+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Fairbanks (SJC - 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — FAI
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 3/243:25 pm
SJC
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FAI
1 stop9h 47m
Delta
Sun 3/291:30 am
FAI
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SJC
2 stops12h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/236:25 pm
SJC
-
FAI
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Wed 2/251:27 am
FAI
-
SJC
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 5/610:24 am
SJC
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FAI
1 stop13h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/85:00 am
FAI
-
SJC
2 stops12h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 3/96:15 pm
SJC
-
FAI
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Sat 3/141:30 am
FAI
-
SJC
2 stops10h 22m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 2/226:25 pm
SJC
-
FAI
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Wed 2/251:27 am
FAI
-
SJC
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$433
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/306:15 am
SJC
-
FAI
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/44:45 pm
FAI
-
SJC
2 stops15h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$437

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$390
(Delta)

One-way from

$201
(Expedia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$593
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 3/24

3:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 47m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/29

1:30 am-2:44 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$390

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 3/5

1:55 pm-12:22 am

2 stops11h 27m

Fairbanks

Sat 3/7

12:40 am-11:52 am

2 stops10h 12m

$413

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 56m

Fairbanks

Sat 3/14

1:30 am-12:52 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$430

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Sun 2/22

6:25 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 57m

Fairbanks

Wed 2/25

1:27 am-10:55 am

1 stop8h 28m

$433

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Mon 3/30

6:15 am-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/4

4:45 pm-9:08 am

2 stops15h 23m

$437

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Mon 4/13

6:15 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$201

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 2/12

7:40 am-7:40 am

2 stops25h 00m

$307

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 7/15

11:33 am-12:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

$333

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 6/16

8:00 am-9:09 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$334

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Wed 7/15

8:00 am-12:34 am

2 stops17h 34m

$339

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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 Jose to Fairbanks in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Fairbanks

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks (average of $237). 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

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 January 24, 2026.
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
11,787 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,787 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,787 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,112 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,787 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Fairbanks in just under 9h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San Jose, California and Fairbanks is about 2170 mi.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Fairbanks (average of $237). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$297Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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