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$179+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — FAI
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$587
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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 September 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/247:08 pmBWI - FAI
1 stop11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/2612:06 amFAI - BWI
1 stop14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/29$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/282:45 pmBWI - FAI
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Mon 11/31:45 amFAI - BWI
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/28$368
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:13 pmIAD - FAI
1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/104:10 pmFAI - IAD
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$399
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:00 pmDCA - FAI
1 stop12h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/105:55 amFAI - DCA
1 stop12h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$399
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:08 pmBWI - FAI
1 stop11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/2612:06 amFAI - BWI
1 stop14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$407
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:43 amIAD - FAI
1 stop11h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/44:10 pmFAI - IAD
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:38 amIAD - FAI
1 stop18h 26mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/262:33 amFAI - IAD
1 stop11h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/14:59 pmDCA - FAI
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Sun 11/91:30 amFAI - DCA
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/29$417
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/246:46 pmDCA - FAI
2 stops31h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/262:33 amFAI - DCA
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/29$422
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:59 amDCA - FAI
2 stops30h 56mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/75:00 amFAI - DCA
2 stops12h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/28$426
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 10/246:25 amIAD - FAI
1 stop18h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/284:10 pmFAI - IAD
1 stop10h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/30$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/244:59 pmDCA - FAI
1 stop11h 41mDelta
Mon 10/271:45 amFAI - DCA
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/30$427

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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 September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/24

7:08 pm-2:57 am

1 stop11h 49m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/26

12:06 am-6:08 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$357

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

2:45 pm-12:40 am

2 stops13h 55m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/3

1:45 am-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$368

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/23

7:08 pm-2:57 am

1 stop11h 49m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/26

12:06 am-6:08 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$407

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/11

4:55 pm-12:18 am

1 stop11h 23m

Fairbanks

Sat 12/13

1:30 am-3:27 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

6:13 pm-1:41 am

1 stop11h 28m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/10

4:10 pm-6:23 am

1 stop10h 13m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

4:59 pm-12:45 am

1 stop11h 46m

Fairbanks

Sun 11/9

1:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/23

7:38 am-10:04 pm

1 stop18h 26m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/26

2:33 am-5:34 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

5:00 pm-12:26 am

1 stop11h 26m

Fairbanks

Wed 11/26

12:06 am-4:06 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Fairbanks

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$417

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

5:00 pm-1:41 am

1 stop12h 41m

Fairbanks

Mon 11/10

5:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$421

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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 September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 September 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 30, 2025.
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
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 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 11h 49m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Fairbanks is about 3267 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 ($409), and Alaska Airlines ($499) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Users have found that Delta is 39% 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, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Fairbanks and Baltimore/Washington - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 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 September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$409Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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