$238+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco (FAI - SFO)
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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/17:09 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/76:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop17h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 9/268:30 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/297:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$438
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/58:01 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops9h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/1011:00 am
SFO
- FAI
2 stops9h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/24:05 pm
FAI
- SFO
1 stop18h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/42:56 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$478
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:31 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops11h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/33:03 pm
SFO
- FAI
2 stops9h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$553
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/197:09 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/256:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop27h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$750
Best flights from Fairbanks to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 9/268:30 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/297:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$438
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/41:17 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop19h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/107:11 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$438
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 11/24:05 pm
FAI
- SFO
1 stop18h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/42:56 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$478
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/110:02 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops21h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/77:00 am
SFO
- FAI
2 stops17h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$487
Last-minute flights from Fairbanks to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Data last updated August 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Data last updated August 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/155:00 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop7h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/196:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop15h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$877
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:41 pm
FAI
- SFO
2 stops10h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
SFO
- FAI
1 stop19h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$849
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/197:09 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/256:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop27h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$750
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:31 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops11h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/33:03 pm
SFO
- FAI
2 stops9h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$553
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/17:09 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/76:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop17h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 9/268:30 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop13h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/297:22 pm
SFO
- FAI
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$438
One-way flights from Fairbanks to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 3, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/47:09 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop9h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/61:39 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/111:35 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops17h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/31![Delta logo]()
$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/71:35 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops13h 19m
Delta
Deal found 8/2![Delta logo]()
$298
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:28 am
FAI
- SFO
2 stops20h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 8/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/115:30 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop8h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 8/272:42 pm
FAI
- SFO
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Deal found 8/2![Delta logo]()
$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 12/211:30 am
FAI
- SFO
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Deal found 8/2![Delta logo]()
$340
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:18 pm
FAI
- SFO
2 stops20h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$342
Find flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 August 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $435 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $238 (Alaska Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco 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 August 3, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sat 9/26
8:30 am-10:50 pm
1 stop13h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
7:22 pm-1:48 am
1 stop7h 26m
$438
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sun 10/4
1:17 am-9:49 pm
1 stop19h 32m
San Francisco
Sat 10/10
7:11 pm-1:37 am
1 stop7h 26m
$438
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Mon 11/2
4:05 pm-11:16 am
1 stop18h 11m
San Francisco
Wed 11/4
2:56 pm-9:38 pm
1 stop7h 42m
$478
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Tue 9/1
10:02 am-8:40 am
2 stops21h 38m
San Francisco
Mon 9/7
7:00 am-11:53 pm
2 stops17h 53m
$487
Cheapest one-way
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Fri 9/4
7:09 am-5:23 pm
1 stop9h 14m
$238
Quickest one-way
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sun 9/6
1:39 am-9:36 am
1 stop6h 57m
$239
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Tue 9/22
1:51 pm-6:00 pm
2 stops27h 09m
$243
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Thu 8/27
2:42 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$332
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI - SFO
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Mon 12/21
1:30 am-9:51 am
1 stop7h 21m
$340
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Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco
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 Francisco in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$466 | Average$692 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |