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$201+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — FAI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/299:00 am
IAD
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FAI
1 stop17h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/31:17 am
FAI
-
IAD
1 stop18h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/297:16 pm
BWI
-
FAI
1 stop10h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/41:17 am
FAI
-
BWI
1 stop12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$402
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/284:39 pm
DCA
-
FAI
1 stop12h 01m
Delta
Sat 5/21:45 am
FAI
-
DCA
1 stop9h 42m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 4/277:20 pm
IAD
-
FAI
1 stop23h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/31:17 am
FAI
-
IAD
1 stop18h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$405
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/287:10 am
IAD
-
FAI
1 stop11h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/47:50 am
FAI
-
IAD
2 stops12h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/297:16 pm
BWI
-
FAI
1 stop10h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/47:59 pm
FAI
-
BWI
2 stops18h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/297:10 am
IAD
-
FAI
2 stops12h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/63:59 pm
FAI
-
IAD
1 stop9h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/288:00 am
DCA
-
FAI
1 stop21h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/33:59 pm
FAI
-
DCA
2 stops25h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/298:00 am
DCA
-
FAI
2 stops15h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 am
FAI
-
DCA
2 stops12h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/2811:22 am
BWI
-
FAI
2 stops17h 18m
Delta
Sat 5/21:45 am
FAI
-
BWI
2 stops17h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/214:44 pm
DCA
-
FAI
1 stop11h 38m
Delta
Fri 2/271:27 am
FAI
-
DCA
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/2811:22 am
BWI
-
FAI
2 stops17h 18m
Delta
Sun 5/31:45 am
FAI
-
BWI
2 stops17h 12m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$444

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$201
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$601
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-10:53 pm

1 stop19h 43m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/28

4:39 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 01m

Fairbanks

Sat 5/2

1:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

7:20 pm-1:42 am

1 stop10h 22m

Fairbanks

Wed 5/6

3:59 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 51m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

4:39 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 01m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

1:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-10:53 pm

1 stop19h 43m

Fairbanks

Sun 5/3

1:17 am-12:09 am

1 stop18h 52m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

4:39 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 01m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/5

1:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$402

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/29

7:04 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/4

12:11 pm-5:44 am

1 stop13h 33m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/23

4:44 pm-12:22 am

1 stop11h 38m

Fairbanks

Sun 3/1

1:27 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$402

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/29

7:04 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Fairbanks

Wed 5/6

3:59 pm-5:44 am

1 stop9h 45m

$402

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/29

4:39 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 01m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/4

1:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$402

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (average of $281). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks in December is currently the most expensive (average of $632). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

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 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
8,113 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 4.5 mi from the city center, Fairbanks is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (FAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks in 12h 01m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Fairbanks is about 3275 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($300), and Alaska Airlines ($422) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Users have found that Delta is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Fairbanks, Baltimore/Washington - Fairbanks and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (average of $281). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks in December is currently the most expensive (average of $632). 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$271Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$422Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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