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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks (SFO - FAI) 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 8/20. 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.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from San Francisco to Fairbanks are usually found in October or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI). 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 6, 2024.

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

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Fairbanks.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 113% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $627 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $972.

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

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Fairbanks from San Francisco. Users have commonly found prices around $599 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $298. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Fairbanks is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Cheap San Francisco to Fairbanks flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Fairbanks specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/265:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Tue 7/93:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/5$396
Wed 6/265:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Wed 7/33:30 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/5$400
Sat 7/64:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Wed 7/103:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/5$404
Wed 6/265:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 25mDelta
Fri 7/51:50 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/5$405
Wed 7/171:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 48mDelta
Wed 7/243:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/5$406
Thu 7/44:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Tue 7/91:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/6$409
Sun 7/75:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 23mDelta
Wed 7/103:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/5$410
Fri 7/194:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Wed 7/243:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/6$411
Sat 7/64:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Fri 7/123:10 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/5$413

San Francisco to Fairbanks 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Fairbanks in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 9/1311:40 amSFO - FAI
1 stop10h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/169:59 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop23h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6$353
Thu 9/129:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop13h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/211:02 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$354
Sat 9/281:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Sat 10/53:15 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/6$356
Mon 9/166:00 amSFO - FAI
2 stops8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/231:02 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$359
Fri 9/2712:30 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Mon 9/303:15 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/6$361
Fri 9/276:55 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops30h 04mDelta
Sun 10/63:15 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/5$362
Sat 10/125:40 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/209:52 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$364
Fri 9/2712:30 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 29mDelta
Sun 9/291:25 amFAI - SFO
2 stops14h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/6$366
Fri 9/275:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sun 9/291:25 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/6$386

San Francisco to Fairbanks flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sat 6/157:09 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop16h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/225:30 amFAI - SFO
1 stop11h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$958
Sat 6/157:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/2112:33 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$959
Sat 6/157:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/224:10 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops14h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$963
Sat 6/157:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/2112:33 amFAI - SFO
2 stops9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$964
Sat 6/152:15 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops10h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/221:00 pmFAI - SFO
2 stops9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$969
Sat 6/1512:37 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Fri 6/211:50 amFAI - SFO
2 stops13h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/5$971
Fri 6/142:23 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1711:44 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop32h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,013
Fri 6/146:20 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/179:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,077
Fri 6/146:20 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop6h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/1612:33 amFAI - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,078

One-way flights to Fairbanks from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Fairbanks. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 8/2011:40 amSFO - FAI
1 stop13h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$177
Tue 8/2012:44 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/5$183
Wed 7/171:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop11h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/5$208
Fri 7/54:35 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/5$213
Tue 7/99:30 amSFO - FAI
2 stops15h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/5$228
Tue 7/94:30 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/5$239
Fri 7/512:39 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/5$258
Thu 6/135:55 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$484
Thu 6/132:40 pmSFO - FAI
2 stops10h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$489

Find flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$353 - $537

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 9/13

1 stop10h 19m

Fairbanks

Sat 9/21

1 stop7h 58m

$353

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

1 stop17h 18m

Fairbanks

Mon 9/30

1 stop7h 58m

$354

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 9/28

1 stop19h 04m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/6

1 stop7h 50m

$356

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 10/12

1 stop15h 43m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/20

2 stops11h 46m

$359

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 9/27

2 stops12h 29m

Fairbanks

Fri 10/4

1 stop7h 50m

$361

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 9/27

2 stops30h 04m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/6

1 stop7h 50m

$362

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sun 10/13

2 stops15h 55m

Fairbanks

Sun 10/20

2 stops12h 48m

$364

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 9/27

2 stops12h 29m

Fairbanks

Sun 9/29

2 stops14h 05m

$366

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 8/31

1 stop27h 24m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/3

1 stop8h 52m

$537

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks

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Temperature and rainfall in Fairbanks by month

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

FAI

Temperature

-7.6 - 62.6 °F

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).

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 June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $353, but on average you can expect to pay $384.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Fairbanks for under $1,000?

    There are currently 11+ open flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($353), and Delta ($356) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Fairbanks. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $177. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Fairbanks for a low price.

  • What does SFO to FAI mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Fairbanks Airport (FAI). Codes like Fairbanks Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Fairbanks 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.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Fairbanks 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Fairbanks.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Fairbanks 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Fairbanks 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 San Francisco to Fairbanks flight deals updated?

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

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Fairbanks?

    Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Fairbanks (average of $495). Flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $773). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Fairbanks

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$298Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$381Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$689Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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