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$449+ Cheap flights from South Dakota to Fairbanks (FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FSD — FAI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Dakota to Fairbanks

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$449
(Delta)
From South Dakota to Fairbanks
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Cheapest flights from South Dakota to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Dakota to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 8/235:00 amFSD - FAI
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Mon 8/2512:30 amFAI - FSD
2 stops20h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/28$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 8/236:11 pmFSD - FAI
1 stop28h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2611:23 pmFAI - FSD
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$727
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 8/237:01 amFSD - FAI
2 stops20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/266:00 amFAI - FSD
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/27$788
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/15:56 pmFSD - FAI
2 stops29h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/97:00 amFAI - FSD
2 stops37h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,277

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

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Sioux FallsFairbanks

FSD - FAI

FSDFAI

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

5:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/25

12:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$449

Sioux FallsFairbanks

FSD - FAI

FSDFAI

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

6:11 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop28h 37m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/26

11:23 pm-10:41 am

1 stop8h 18m

$727

Sioux FallsFairbanks

FSD - FAI

FSDFAI

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Sat 8/23

7:01 am-12:48 am

2 stops20h 47m

Fairbanks

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-12:17 pm

2 stops27h 17m

$788

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Deals found on 6/28

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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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from South Dakota to Fairbanks have to say. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from South Dakota?

    Most people fly into Fairbanks (FAI) if they book a flight to Fairbanks from South Dakota. Fairbanks is conveniently located just 4.5 mi from Fairbanks’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Dakota to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from South Dakota 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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Top airline flying from South Dakota to Fairbanks

Discover the top airline that operate flights from South Dakota 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$528Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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