Cheap flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco (FAI - SFO) from $222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
FAI — SFO
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best FAI to SFO flight in 2023: compare Fairbanks to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$503

Round-trip from

$258
High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 51% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Fairbanks to San Francisco

FAI - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fairbanks to San Francisco?

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fairbanks to San Francisco?

November can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Fairbanks with a flight ticket averaging about $501. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $234. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fairbanks to San Francisco (FAI - SFO)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Delta flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap Fairbanks to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for FAI to SFO flights for September, October
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Fairbanks to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Fairbanks found for this year
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Fairbanks to San Francisco in 2023. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

One-way flights to San Francisco from Fairbanks

The cheapest one-way flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Those needing a return flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco can use the search form above.

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$365 - $1,010

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Price

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 10/19

2 stops15h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

1 stop8h 50m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 10/19

2 stops15h 19m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

2 stops14h 35m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Thu 10/19

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

1 stop7h 35m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 10/18

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

1 stop7h 35m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 10/18

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

2 stops14h 35m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 10/18

2 stops14h 51m

San Francisco

Thu 10/26

2 stops12h 10m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Sat 12/23

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 12/27

1 stop11h 58m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Fri 12/22

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/27

2 stops16h 44m

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Fri 12/22

2 stops18h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/27

2 stops12h 26m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Fairbanks to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $365, but on average you can expect to pay $755.

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

Currently priced at $365, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $1,005. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $222. Alaska Airlines flights start at $266 while deals on American Airlines start at $351 one-way.

What does FAI to SFO mean?

FAI and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. FAI to SFO refers to a flight route from Fairbanks Airport to San Francisco Airport.

Alternative routes for Fairbanks to San Francisco

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Top 2 airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Fairbanks to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$372Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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