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$181+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$352
(Delta)

One-way from

$181
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$630
From Fairbanks to San Diego
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/2612:30 amFAI - SAN
1 stop14h 24mDelta
Wed 9/311:05 amSAN - FAI
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/29$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/278:53 pmFAI - SAN
1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/39:02 amSAN - FAI
1 stop11h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$361
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/277:15 amFAI - SAN
2 stops12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/32:03 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$407

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

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Fairbanks

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Tue 8/26

12:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop14h 24m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-12:50 am

1 stop14h 45m

$352

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Wed 8/27

8:53 pm-9:35 am

1 stop11h 42m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

9:02 am-7:34 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$361

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Wed 8/27

7:15 am-8:38 pm

2 stops12h 23m

San Diego

Wed 9/3

2:03 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$407

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 9/1

1:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

$181

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

9:53 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops14h 03m

$185

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Deals found on 7/26

Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to San Diego

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fairbanks to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines 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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    Delta, at $352, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fairbanks to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Fairbanks to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$359Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$395Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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