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$299+ 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
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Wed 7/16
Wed 7/23
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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$620
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fairbanks
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($204 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average 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 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/187:55 amSJO - FAI
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/2511:23 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops35h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/10$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/273:05 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops19h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/10$711
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/9$815
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/246:44 amSJO - FAI
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/272:15 amFAI - SJO
2 stops14h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$816
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 12/192:26 amSJO - FAI
2 stops16h 56mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/13:45 pmFAI - SJO
2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,128

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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 11, 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

Mon 8/18

7:55 am-7:19 pm

2 stops37h 24m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/25

11:23 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$620

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

3:05 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$711

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

$815

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

6:44 am-2:35 am

2 stops21h 51m

Fairbanks

Mon 10/27

2:15 am-6:16 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$816

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/19

2:26 am-4:22 pm

2 stops16h 56m

Fairbanks

Thu 1/1

3:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,128

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

1:35 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$299

San JoséFairbanks

SJO - FAI

SJOFAI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/4

11:27 am-3:45 pm

3 stops30h 18m

$498

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Deals found on 7/10

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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 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines 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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

    United Airlines, at $620, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Fairbanks for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 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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