$319+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
Oct 2 — Oct 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 September 2, 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 September 2, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops14h 52m
Fri 10/234:21 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Thu 10/151:50 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Thu 10/292:15 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 8/28![Delta logo]()
$458
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:36 am -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 10/199:43 am -
1 stop16h 54m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$459
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops10h 27m
Thu 10/293:21 pm -
1 stop22h 32m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$462
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 12/73:53 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Wed 12/94:44 pm -
1 stop10h 54m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$498
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 September 2, 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 September 2, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops14h 52m
Fri 10/234:21 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$452
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Thu 10/151:50 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Thu 10/292:15 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 8/28![Delta logo]()
$458
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:36 am -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 10/199:43 am -
1 stop16h 54m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$459
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops10h 27m
Thu 10/293:21 pm -
1 stop22h 32m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$462
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 12/73:53 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Wed 12/94:44 pm -
1 stop10h 54m
Deal found 8/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/108:00 am -
1 stop13h 56m
Mon 2/152:45 pm -
1 stop12h 53m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$512
Last-minute flights from Fairbanks to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 9/258:30 am -
1 stop14h 10m
Mon 9/286:00 am -
1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$596
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:36 am -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 10/199:43 am -
1 stop16h 54m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Thu 10/151:50 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Thu 10/292:15 pm -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 8/28![Delta logo]()
$458
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops14h 52m
Fri 10/234:21 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$452
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:34 pm -
2 stops10h 27m
Thu 10/293:21 pm -
1 stop22h 32m
Deal found 8/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$462
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 September 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Sun 9/2010:02 am -
2 stops22h 44m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
1 stop8h 21m
Deal found 8/30![Delta logo]()
$342
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/287:03 am -
2 stops13h 59m
Deal found 8/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/111:50 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 9/1![Delta logo]()
$352
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/122:52 pm -
2 stops24h 16m
Deal found 9/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$357
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Tue 9/88:30 am -
2 stops12h 02m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 -
1 stop10h 38m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$562
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/128:34 pm -
3 stops38h 26m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/61:28 am -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$568
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Wed 9/95:30 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Deal found 8/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$572
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 September 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $452 (SmartFares) |
One-way from | $319 (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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Fri 10/16
8:34 pm-12:26 pm
2 stops14h 52m
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
4:21 pm-1:37 am
1 stop10h 16m
$452
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Thu 10/15
1:50 am-9:38 am
1 stop6h 48m
San Francisco
Thu 10/29
2:15 pm-12:45 am
1 stop11h 30m
$458
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Mon 10/12
5:36 am-12:26 pm
1 stop29h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
9:43 am-1:37 am
1 stop16h 54m
$459
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Fri 10/16
8:34 pm-8:01 am
2 stops10h 27m
San Francisco
Thu 10/29
3:21 pm-12:53 pm
1 stop22h 32m
$462
Quickest round-trip
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Mon 12/7
3:53 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 06m
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
4:44 pm-2:38 am
1 stop10h 54m
$498
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Wed 2/10
8:00 am-10:56 pm
1 stop13h 56m
San Francisco
Mon 2/15
2:45 pm-2:38 am
1 stop12h 53m
$512
Cheapest one-way
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sun 9/20
2:04 pm-9:46 am
2 stops18h 42m
$319
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sun 9/20
2:30 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop8h 21m
$342
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Wed 12/30
1:55 am-9:46 am
1 stop6h 51m
$342
Quickest one-way
FairbanksSan Francisco
FAI Fairbanks - SFO San Francisco
FAISFO
Fairbanks
Sun 10/11
1:50 am-9:38 am
1 stop6h 48m
$352
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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 September.
| 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 September 2, 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
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreChris,Aug 2026
GEG - SFO
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreChris,Aug 2026
GEG - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$466 | Average$692 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |