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$181+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento (FAI - SMF)

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SMF
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 November 13, 2025.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/48:00 amFAI - SMF
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/103:05 pmSMF - FAI
2 stops9h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$355
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/261:55 amFAI - SMF
1 stop19h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/318:20 amSMF - FAI
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/232:35 amFAI - SMF
1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/286:00 amSMF - FAI
1 stop21h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$593

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

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Sacramento

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FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

3:05 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$355

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Mon 2/16

5:51 am-9:14 pm

1 stop14h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

8:13 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$365

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Mon 2/16

12:29 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

8:13 am-12:33 am

2 stops17h 20m

$369

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Sun 2/15

1:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

2:48 pm-12:33 am

1 stop10h 45m

$422

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 12/26

1:55 am-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

8:20 am-12:35 am

1 stop17h 15m

$542

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Tue 12/23

2:35 am-10:24 pm

1 stop18h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-2:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$593

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Sun 12/7

1:30 am-12:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$181

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Mon 12/8

4:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$181

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Deals found on 11/11

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-Sacramento 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 Fairbanks-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Fairbanks to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fairbanks to Sacramento. 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 Fairbanks to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Fairbanks to Sacramento can take about 14h 59m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $355. There are 2091 mi between Fairbanks and Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fairbanks to Sacramento 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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