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$276+ 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SMF
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to Sacramento

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 March 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$276
(Alaska Airlines)
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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 March 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/253:51 pmFAI - SMF
1 stop6h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/287:00 amSMF - FAI
1 stop8h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$488

Find flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento within your budget

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Fly from

Fairbanks

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 4/25

3:51 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

7:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$488

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Fri 7/11

12:30 am-8:38 am

1 stop7h 08m

$276

FairbanksSacramento

FAI - SMF

FAISMF

Fairbanks

Sat 7/12

11:44 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 47m

$316

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Deals found on 3/13

Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fairbanks to Sacramento in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Fairbanks-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-Sacramento 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 Fairbanks-Sacramento 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 Fairbanks to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Fairbanks to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 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.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 March 14, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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.

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

    Currently priced at $488, 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.

  • 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 $443). 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$432Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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