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$177+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$337
(Delta)

One-way from

$177
(Alaska Airlines)

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August
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco
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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/201:50 amFAI - SFO
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Wed 8/274:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/3$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/215:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop12h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/275:25 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2111:23 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop9h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/278:52 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop23h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:47 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2711:30 amSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fairbanks

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FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 8/20

1:50 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

4:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 15m

$337

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 8/21

5:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

5:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 35m

$354

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 8/21

11:23 pm-9:44 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

8:52 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop23h 27m

$479

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 8/21

10:47 am-6:33 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:30 am-10:57 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$530

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 8/21

5:00 am-6:33 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$177

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 9/1

1:50 am-12:51 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$179

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Deals found on 7/1

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $337, Delta will fly you from Fairbanks to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $354 and $479, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$326Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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