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$196+ 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
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/105:55 amFAI - SAN
2 stops12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/1410:09 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops18h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/26$642
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/92:14 amFAI - SAN
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/141:52 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$941
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2412:06 amFAI - SAN
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3012:50 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$957
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/265:55 amFAI - SAN
1 stop14h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/269:17 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops11h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/26$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/241:30 amFAI - SAN
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sun 11/3011:01 amSAN - FAI
1 stop14h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/28$1,057
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/2412:06 amFAI - SAN
1 stop8h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/309:17 pmSAN - FAI
2 stops11h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,081

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$453
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(Alaska Airlines)
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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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fairbanks

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Fri 1/2

2:09 pm-8:45 am

2 stops17h 36m

San Diego

Fri 1/9

8:59 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$453

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Mon 11/10

5:55 am-7:08 pm

2 stops12h 13m

San Diego

Fri 11/14

10:09 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$642

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sat 4/18

10:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$665

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sat 2/7

2:10 am-8:24 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$196

FairbanksSan Diego

FAI - SAN

FAISAN

Fairbanks

Sat 2/7

1:30 am-10:02 am

1 stop7h 32m

$229

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Deals found on 10/26

Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fairbanks to San Diego in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% 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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 17h 36m. Fly via Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2564 mi between Fairbanks and San Diego.

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

    Delta, at $395, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fairbanks to San Diego..

  • 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 airline flying from Fairbanks to San Diego

Discover the top airline 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$395Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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