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$173+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SMF
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$337
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,071
From Fairbanks to Sacramento Intl
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/1112:18 amFAI - SMF
1 stop9h 18mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/192:58 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/139:53 pmFAI - SMF
2 stops11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/208:38 amSMF - FAI
2 stops11h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/82:00 amFAI - SMF
1 stop7h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/268:15 amSMF - FAI
1 stop7h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1311:23 pmFAI - SMF
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/208:45 amSMF - FAI
1 stop11h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$485
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/121:50 amFAI - SMF
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Sat 9/204:50 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/14$555
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:50 amFAI - SMF
2 stops14h 18mDelta
Fri 9/1912:35 pmSMF - FAI
2 stops13h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/13$561

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fairbanks

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 9/12

3:59 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/19

2:58 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$337

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Sat 9/13

9:53 pm-10:36 am

2 stops11h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

7:51 pm-2:45 am

1 stop7h 54m

$341

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Thu 10/9

12:13 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

6:50 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$437

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Sat 9/13

9:53 pm-10:36 am

2 stops11h 43m

$173

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 9/12

1:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$387

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Deals found on 8/14

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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 August 14, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines from Fairbanks to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines 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

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Fairbanks to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $432, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Fairbanks to Sacramento and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Fairbanks to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Fairbanks to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$432Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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