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$254+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks (FAI) to Illinois

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — ORD
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/221:55 amFAI - ORD
1 stop12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:26 pmORD - FAI
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$770
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/265:45 amFAI - STL
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/303:30 pmSTL - FAI
2 stops14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,016
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/305:00 amFAI - ORD
2 stops21h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/38:00 amORD - FAI
1 stop20h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,105
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/232:35 amFAI - STL
2 stops13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/283:34 pmSTL - FAI
2 stops14h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,158
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/238:35 pmFAI - ORD
2 stops13h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/3010:01 amORD - FAI
2 stops15h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/162:18 amFAI - ORD
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/175:51 pmORD - FAI
2 stops20h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/291:50 amFAI - MDW
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Sat 1/39:29 amMDW - FAI
2 stops18h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/15$2,452

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$424
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One-way from

$254
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$344 or less
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fairbanks

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Mon 1/5

1:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

2:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop13h 05m

$424

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Mon 1/12

4:06 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:00 am-2:48 am

2 stops20h 48m

$426

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Tue 1/6

3:48 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$426

FairbanksSt. Louis

FAI - STL

FAISTL

Fairbanks

Sun 5/3

3:45 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$432

FairbanksSt. Louis

FAI - STL

FAISTL

Fairbanks

Tue 1/27

2:10 am-1:54 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

2:50 pm-2:48 am

1 stop14h 58m

$432

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Wed 12/31

1:50 am-5:19 pm

2 stops12h 29m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/5

9:32 am-12:25 am

2 stops17h 53m

$1,274

FairbanksChicago

FAI - MDW

FAIMDW

Fairbanks

Mon 12/29

1:50 am-5:19 pm

2 stops12h 29m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/3

9:29 am-12:35 am

2 stops18h 06m

$2,452

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Thu 6/4

1:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

$254

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sat 6/6

2:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop14h 40m

$254

FairbanksChicago

FAI - ORD

FAIORD

Fairbanks

Sat 6/6

12:10 pm-4:43 pm

3 stops25h 33m

$344

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Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to Illinois

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fairbanks to Illinois at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fairbanks to Illinois, such as Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,469 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
11,469 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,469 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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 Fairbanks to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Fairbanks to Illinois?

    For a flight from Fairbanks to Illinois, you will be flying from Fairbanks. Fairbanks (FAI) is just 4.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Fairbanks to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Fairbanks to Illinois can take about 8h 52m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $424. The distance between Fairbanks and Illinois is about 2776 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fairbanks to Illinois one-way?

    $177 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $238 and $320, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fairbanks to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Fairbanks to Illinois is Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Fairbanks - Lambert-St Louis or Fairbanks - Bloomington-Normal.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $272. While the most popular route (Fairbanks - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $426 on average, our data indicates $396 when flying from Fairbanks to Illinois.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fairbanks to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fairbanks to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Fairbanks to Illinois

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fairbanks to Illinois. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$475Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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