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Cheap flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco (FAI - SFO) from $177

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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
FAI — SFO
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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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 June 10, 2024.

Round-trip from

$268
From Fairbanks to San Francisco
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fairbanks to San Francisco?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday 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 time of day to fly from FAI to SFO?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Fairbanks to San Francisco flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Fairbanks to San Francisco specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Fairbanks to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/1612:33 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/227:05 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$517
Wed 7/173:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 7/225:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/10$518
Thu 7/181:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Mon 7/224:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$522
Thu 7/182:26 amFAI - SFO
1 stop20h 16mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/222:15 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$527
Tue 7/161:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop21h 20mDelta
Mon 7/2212:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$532
Thu 7/181:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Mon 7/2212:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$537
Sun 7/213:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 7/2212:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$539
Tue 7/161:45 amFAI - SFO
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Mon 7/2212:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$552
Fri 7/263:47 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/286:57 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops14h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$564

Fairbanks to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Fairbanks and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Fairbanks to San Francisco in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 8/205:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/236:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop7h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$354
Mon 8/191:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Fri 8/234:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$356
Tue 8/201:02 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/236:50 amSFO - FAI
2 stops17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$359
Mon 8/191:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Fri 8/2312:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$361
Mon 8/191:45 amFAI - SFO
2 stops13h 54mDelta
Fri 8/2312:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/10$366
Tue 8/209:59 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops11h 07mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/236:50 amSFO - FAI
2 stops17h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$468
Tue 7/1612:33 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/227:05 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$517
Wed 7/173:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 7/225:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/10$518
Thu 7/181:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Mon 7/224:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/10$522

One-way flights to San Francisco from Fairbanks

Search for one-way flight options from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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.
Fri 8/305:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
Thu 8/291:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/10$178
Fri 8/309:59 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops11h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$242
Thu 8/292:51 amFAI - SFO
2 stops10h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$243
Tue 8/133:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$248
Tue 8/1310:03 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops14h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$251
Sun 8/111:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/9$254
Fri 8/23:47 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
Fri 8/21:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257

Find flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco within your budget

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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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$354 - $853

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Depart

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Price

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Tue 8/20

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

1 stop7h 13m

$354

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 8/19

1 stop6h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

1 stop8h 48m

$356

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

2 stops17h 36m

$359

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 8/19

1 stop6h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

2 stops12h 34m

$361

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 8/19

2 stops13h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

2 stops12h 34m

$366

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Tue 8/20

2 stops11h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 8/23

2 stops17h 36m

$468

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 7/22

1 stop19h 11m

$517

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 7/17

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 7/22

1 stop19h 23m

$518

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Fri 7/26

2 stops19h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 7/28

2 stops24h 37m

$853

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Deals found on 6/10

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fairbanks to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Fairbanks with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 51.8 F).

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 June 10, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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
9,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Alaska Airlines for just $354, but on average you can expect to pay $498.

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

    Currently priced at $354, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Fairbanks to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $356 and $853, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $177. Delta flights start at $178 while deals on United Airlines start at $285 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Fairbanks to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Fairbanks to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Fairbanks to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Fairbanks to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Fairbanks to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 2 airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$458Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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