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$247+ Cheap flights to Fairbanks

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— FAI
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Fairbanks in 2026

Cheapest flights to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/299:30 am
EWR
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FAI
2 stops15h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/2712:39 am
FAI
-
EWR
1 stop11h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/1211:05 am
LGA
-
FAI
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Mon 5/181:40 am
FAI
-
LGA
2 stops18h 04m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/79:45 am
EWR
-
FAI
2 stops18h 50m
Delta
Fri 5/221:40 am
FAI
-
EWR
2 stops18h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/74:55 pm
JFK
-
FAI
1 stop11h 40m
Delta
Fri 5/221:40 am
FAI
-
JFK
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$522
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 10/156:25 pm
EWR
-
FAI
1 stop11h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/2012:16 pm
FAI
-
EWR
1 stop13h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$536
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/811:10 am
JFK
-
FAI
2 stops17h 25m
Delta
Thu 5/141:40 am
FAI
-
JFK
1 stop14h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$539
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/79:00 am
EWR
-
FAI
2 stops19h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/235:30 am
FAI
-
EWR
1 stop14h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/87:00 am
JFK
-
FAI
2 stops27h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/153:52 pm
FAI
-
JFK
1 stop19h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$543
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 7/86:30 am
EWR
-
FAI
1 stop22h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 7/1212:39 am
FAI
-
EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$543
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/72:46 pm
LGA
-
FAI
2 stops13h 49m
Delta
Fri 5/221:40 am
FAI
-
LGA
2 stops18h 04m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$544
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/266:55 am
EWR
-
FAI
2 stops17h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/29:40 pm
FAI
-
EWR
2 stops21h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$545
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/96:30 am
EWR
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FAI
1 stop22h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/1312:39 am
FAI
-
EWR
1 stop11h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$548

Find flight deals to Fairbanks

Find the latest flights to Fairbanks in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

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Average price

$568

Round-trip from

$500

One-way from

$247
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Locate flights to Fairbanks that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Fairbanks that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/3

10:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$577

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Mon 8/24

11:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/3

10:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$577

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-1:42 am

1 stop20h 42m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-11:29 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$587
Quickest round-trip

New YorkFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

4:34 pm-12:40 am

1 stop12h 06m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/4

1:45 am-3:46 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$587

NewarkFairbanks

EWR - FAI

EWRFAI

Newark

Thu 8/20

9:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/1

10:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$593

New YorkFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/5

6:53 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop21h 54m

Fairbanks

Wed 10/14

3:53 pm-7:05 am

1 stop11h 12m

$596

New YorkFairbanks

LGA - FAI

LGAFAI

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

11:39 am-12:40 am

2 stops17h 01m

Fairbanks

Thu 5/7

1:40 am-11:25 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$598

New YorkFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/19

9:40 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$600

New YorkFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/19

8:12 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 43m

Fairbanks

Mon 8/31

1:51 pm-6:04 am

2 stops12h 13m

$600

New YorkFairbanks

JFK - FAI

JFKFAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Fairbanks

Wed 6/17

1:34 pm-7:13 am

1 stop13h 39m

$600

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Compare providers for flights to Fairbanks

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 to Fairbanks in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Fairbanks flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Fairbanks flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Fairbanks flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Fairbanks. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Fairbanks

How long is the flight to Fairbanks?

On average, a flight from New York to Fairbanks takes 15 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Fairbanks from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Fairbanks?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Fairbanks are Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $199
Delta
Delta
From $148
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $297
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $486

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Fairbanks?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Fairbanks are Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fairbanks ranges from 0.3 - 2.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Fairbanks when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Fairbanks by month

Plan your trip to Fairbanks by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fairbanks, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 -7.6 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Fairbanks

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Scott Laird

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Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Fairbanks

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks. Reviews last updated April 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Delta to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,259 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,259 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,259 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well
Delta
7.9
Good
8,423 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,259 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eugene,Mar 2026

MFR - SEA

Alaska Airlines is is always good. There where few choices of what to drink, and no food. No blankets, no pillows, and you h ats ok. I just had open heart surgery And i could have used something. But the flight and the crew where exelent. So all is well

FAQs about flying to Fairbanks

Getting around Fairbanks, AK

When it comes to getting around Fairbanks, renting a car is often the most convenient mode of transportation. It allows travelers the freedom and flexibility to see all that Fairbanks has to offer. Limited bus service is available in the city, but infrequent buses can add a layer of inconvenience. Taxis can also be arranged in Fairbanks by phone.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is the closest major airport serving the city and is located less than six miles from the center of Fairbanks. The local bus system connects to the airport, though it is not the most convenient option. Shuttles and taxis are a better way to get from the airport into the city. Rental cars are also available at the airport through a number of companies.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fairbanks?

    Booking a flight to Fairbanks (FAI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Fairbanks. It is only a 4.5 mi journey from Fairbanks to Fairbanks’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Fairbanks if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Fairbanks on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Fairbanks?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Fairbanks.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Fairbanks?

    Fairbanks is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Fairbanks. One-way flights to Fairbanks typically cost $112, while round-trip flights cost around $225.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Fairbanks?

    A round-trip flight to Fairbanks will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $225.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Fairbanks depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Fairbanks, Anchorage offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 1 minute).

  • Does Fairbanks have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Fairbanks can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Fairbanks has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cozy 1 bedroom apartment across from the airport with WiFi. is the closest property to Fairbanks (0.0 mi away from Fairbanks).

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