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$179+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SAN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$437
Provider with most accurate pricing for Fairbanks-San Diego flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 12/223:45 pmFAI - SAN
2 stops16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/22:30 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$840
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 12/211:30 amFAI - SAN
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Fri 1/211:26 amSAN - FAI
1 stop13h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/29$913

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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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FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sun 5/18

1:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

$179

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops14h 36m

$217

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 5/19

8:44 pm-11:03 am

3 stops37h 19m

$555

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Fairbanks with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fairbanks to San Diego

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 April 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 to fly from Fairbanks to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Fairbanks to San Diego for a low price.

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$388Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$395Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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