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$187+ Cheap flights from California to Fairbanks (FAI)

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — FAI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$367
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Alaska Airlines)

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December

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September

Average price

$626
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Cheapest flights from California to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/19:20 amSFO - FAI
1 stop17h 55mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/71:45 amFAI - SFO
1 stop19h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 9/147:55 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop19h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/217:00 amFAI - LAX
1 stop22h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/252:10 pmLAX - FAI
1 stop10h 56mDelta
Tue 4/291:40 amFAI - LAX
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/20$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/111:09 amSFO - FAI
2 stops14h 15mDelta
Mon 4/71:40 amFAI - SFO
2 stops9h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/19$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/16:39 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1512:00 pmFAI - SMF
1 stop20h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/36:25 amSJC - FAI
1 stop18h 54mDelta
Wed 4/91:40 amFAI - SJC
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/19$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/15:08 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/83:53 pmFAI - SJC
1 stop16h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/16:43 amOAK - FAI
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/71:45 amFAI - OAK
1 stop20h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$407
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/24:00 pmLAS - FAI
1 stop8h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/89:58 amFAI - LAS
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$407
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 5/158:59 pmSAN - FAI
1 stop29h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/2012:50 amFAI - SAN
1 stop22h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/14:35 pmSMF - FAI
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Mon 4/141:30 amFAI - SMF
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/20$409
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Wed 4/21:35 pmLAS - FAI
2 stops11h 49mDelta
Mon 4/71:40 amFAI - LAS
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/19$412

Find flights from California to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:20 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/8

9:58 am-1:33 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$367

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

7:45 pm-7:48 am

1 stop13h 03m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/6

1:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 20m

$374

Los AngelesFairbanks

LAX - FAI

LAXFAI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

2:10 pm-12:06 am

1 stop10h 56m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/29

1:40 am-2:44 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$377

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

11:09 am-12:24 am

2 stops14h 15m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/7

1:40 am-12:31 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$378

SacramentoFairbanks

SMF - FAI

SMFFAI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

6:39 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 01m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/15

12:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

$403

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Thu 4/3

6:25 am-12:19 am

1 stop18h 54m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/9

1:40 am-10:54 am

1 stop8h 14m

$404

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Tue 4/1

5:08 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/8

3:53 pm-9:10 am

1 stop16h 17m

$406

Las VegasFairbanks

LAS - FAI

LASFAI

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/2

3:03 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 21m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/7

1:40 am-9:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

$407

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

Tue 4/1

6:43 am-11:32 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/7

1:45 am-11:43 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$407

San DiegoFairbanks

SAN - FAI

SANFAI

San Diego

Thu 5/15

8:59 pm-1:35 am

1 stop29h 36m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/20

12:50 am-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$407

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Best time to book a flight from California to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from California to Fairbanks

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Fairbanks including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from California to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Fairbanks. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from California to Fairbanks, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from California to Fairbanks. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Fairbanks (FAI), located 4.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Fairbanks.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $187. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Fairbanks for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Fairbanks?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Fairbanks or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Fairbanks, San Francisco - Fairbanks is the most popular route from California to Fairbanks.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from California to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Fairbanks. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$321Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$325Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$435Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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