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$149+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Fairbanks (SNA - 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — FAI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:05 amSNA - FAI
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/241:55 amFAI - SNA
2 stops14h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$698
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:55 pmSNA - FAI
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/2910:34 pmFAI - SNA
2 stops17h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/123:10 pmSNA - FAI
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Mon 12/151:30 amFAI - SNA
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/10$841
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:05 amSNA - FAI
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 amFAI - SNA
2 stops10h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$845
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amSNA - FAI
2 stops10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/212:15 amFAI - SNA
1 stop19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$879
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:05 amSNA - FAI
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/274:55 pmFAI - SNA
2 stops15h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$942

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$816
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-2:48 am

1 stop10h 48m

Fairbanks

Wed 1/21

2:15 am-10:27 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$286

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

8:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Fairbanks

Tue 2/3

2:10 am-4:12 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$297

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-3:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Fairbanks

Thu 1/22

5:51 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$297

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

5:00 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 56m

Fairbanks

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-4:49 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$303

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

8:05 am-12:33 am

2 stops17h 28m

Fairbanks

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops15h 12m

$306

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

5:14 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 36m

$149

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

5:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$149

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

7:14 pm-2:20 am

1 stop8h 06m

$267

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/17

7:18 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops29h 38m

$392

Santa AnaFairbanks

SNA - FAI

SNAFAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

4:37 pm-1:39 pm

3 stops46h 02m

$567

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Deals found on 12/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Fairbanks in December.
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 Santa Ana, California-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana to Fairbanks

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks (average of $257). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks in November is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and Delta from Santa Ana 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
11,429 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
11,429 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,429 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,429 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks?

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks will take you 10h 48m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks is about 2489 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Delta, at $280, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. Delta is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks (average of $257). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Fairbanks in November is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 Santa Ana to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$280Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$427Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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