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$187+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
May 10 — May 171
Sat 5/10
Sat 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$434
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($328 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 11/67:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 11/51:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Tue 11/114:40 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/5$389

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Fairbanks

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Tue 6/10

7:40 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$187

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 6/9

1:49 am-3:53 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$189

FairbanksSan Jose

FAI - SJC

FAISJC

Fairbanks

Mon 6/9

1:44 am-7:12 pm

2 stops16h 28m

$230

FairbanksSan Jose

FAI - SJC

FAISJC

Fairbanks

Mon 6/9

12:29 am-11:54 am

1 stop10h 25m

$237

FairbanksSan Jose

FAI - SJC

FAISJC

Fairbanks

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$242

FairbanksOakland

FAI - OAK

FAIOAK

Fairbanks

Mon 9/1

12:27 am-12:23 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$294

FairbanksOakland

FAI - OAK

FAIOAK

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

9:53 pm-8:59 am

2 stops10h 06m

$298

FairbanksSan Jose

FAI - SJC

FAISJC

Fairbanks

Wed 8/6

11:23 pm-12:02 pm

3 stops35h 39m

$593

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Deals found on 5/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 5, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
7,941 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,420 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,987 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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 Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area, you will be flying from Fairbanks. Fairbanks (FAI) is just 4.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    $187 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $189 and $242, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area are Fairbanks - San Francisco, Fairbanks - Oakland and Fairbanks - San Jose.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 May 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$326Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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