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$281+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to San Diego (FAI - SAN)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/22:18 am
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop12h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/37:26 pm
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop8h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 4/191:20 am
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop7h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/236:15 am
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 4/121:20 am
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop21h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 4/177:00 am
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops13h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$366
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/22:18 am
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops17h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/106:15 am
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops10h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 4/191:45 am
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops12h 05m
Delta
Thu 4/2310:05 am
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops15h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/235:00 pm
FAI
-
SAN
2 stops18h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/27:00 am
SAN
-
FAI
2 stops10h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 4/121:45 am
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Delta
Fri 4/173:35 pm
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/221:27 am
FAI
-
SAN
1 stop10h 18m
Delta
Mon 3/23:25 pm
SAN
-
FAI
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$443

Find flight deals from Fairbanks to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Diego (SAN). 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 January 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(Delta)

One-way from

$281
(Delta)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to San Diego 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fairbanks

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 3/2

2:18 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

3:45 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 55m

$361

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sun 4/19

1:38 am-12:49 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

3:35 pm-12:41 am

1 stop10h 06m

$362

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sun 4/19

1:20 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:15 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$362

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 4/13

10:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop12h 58m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

7:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$366

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sat 2/7

1:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$281

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sun 2/8

8:55 pm-10:07 am

2 stops12h 12m

$285

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Deals found on 1/24

Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to San Diego

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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 San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-San Diego 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-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta from Fairbanks to San Diego to help guide your decision. 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
11,792 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,113 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Fairbanks to San Diego in 10h 02m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2564 mi between Fairbanks and San Diego. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Diego round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $296, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fairbanks to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fairbanks to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fairbanks to San Diego 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 2 airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fairbanks to San Diego. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$296Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$398Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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