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$281+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Fairbanks (MCI - 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — FAI
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 January 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$647
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,441
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 7/226:20 pmMCI - FAI
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Mon 7/2812:55 amFAI - MCI
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/29$561
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 3/12:56 pmMCI - FAI
1 stop14h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/81:50 pmFAI - MCI
2 stops30h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$647
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/154:31 pmMCI - FAI
2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/192:10 amFAI - MCI
2 stops10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$724
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:00 amMCI - FAI
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/311:44 pmFAI - MCI
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$861

Find flights from Kansas City to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 January 30, 2025.

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Kansas CityFairbanks

MCI - FAI

MCIFAI

Kansas City

Tue 7/22

6:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 7/28

12:55 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$561

Kansas CityFairbanks

MCI - FAI

MCIFAI

Kansas City

Sat 3/1

2:56 pm-2:22 am

1 stop14h 26m

Fairbanks

Sat 3/8

1:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$647

Kansas CityFairbanks

MCI - FAI

MCIFAI

Kansas City

Tue 7/15

4:31 pm-12:50 am

2 stops11h 19m

Fairbanks

Sat 7/19

2:10 am-3:59 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$724

Kansas CityFairbanks

MCI - FAI

MCIFAI

Kansas City

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-7:48 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Fairbanks

Thu 7/3

11:44 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$861

Kansas CityFairbanks

MCI - FAI

MCIFAI

Kansas City

Mon 7/21

6:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$281

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Deals found on 1/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Fairbanks in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Fairbanks flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kansas City-Fairbanks flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Kansas City 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 MCI to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 January 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kansas City to Fairbanks in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kansas City to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. 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
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,688 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,454 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,688 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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 Kansas City to Fairbanks. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Fairbanks round-trip?

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($647), American Airlines ($792), and Delta ($976) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Fairbanks. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Fairbanks for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Kansas City 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$481Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$657Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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