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$517+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento (FAI - SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SMF
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 25, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Fri 11/288:30 amFAI - SMF
2 stops14h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amSMF - FAI
1 stop21h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/25$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2712:06 amFAI - SMF
2 stops10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/304:30 pmSMF - FAI
2 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24$715
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Fri 9/262:08 amFAI - SMF
1 stop10h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/116:20 amSMF - FAI
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/24$837
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Thu 11/271:30 amFAI - SMF
2 stops13h 43mDelta
Tue 12/3012:22 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop13h 28mDelta
Deal found 9/25$1,484

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FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 11/28

8:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-2:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

$517

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Thu 11/27

12:06 am-11:45 am

2 stops10h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

4:30 pm-2:50 am

2 stops11h 20m

$715

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Thu 11/27

1:30 am-4:13 pm

2 stops13h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

12:22 pm-12:50 am

1 stop13h 28m

$1,484

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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.

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  • How long is the flight from Fairbanks to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Fairbanks to Sacramento can take about 14h 29m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $517. 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.

  • 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 $397). 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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