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$374+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — FAI
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$513
(Delta)

One-way from

$374
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$782
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus 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 2/19. 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.
Sat 8/236:25 pmCMH - FAI
1 stop11h 25mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/291:40 amFAI - CMH
1 stop11h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$491
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.
Wed 4/3010:24 amCMH - FAI
2 stops18h 11mDelta
Mon 5/51:30 amFAI - CMH
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/19$513
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/188:50 amCMH - FAI
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/259:10 pmFAI - CMH
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$546
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:33 amCMH - FAI
2 stops13h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amFAI - CMH
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$773

Find flights from Columbus to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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.

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Price

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 4/30

10:24 am-12:35 am

2 stops18h 11m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/5

1:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$513

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-1:35 am

2 stops22h 35m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/27

1:30 pm-5:13 am

2 stops11h 43m

$586

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Tue 5/20

9:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Fairbanks

Tue 5/27

9:10 pm-10:02 am

1 stop8h 52m

$805

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 5/21

6:33 pm-1:35 am

2 stops35h 02m

$374

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Wed 5/21

3:34 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop32h 07m

$393

ColumbusFairbanks

CMH - FAI

CMHFAI

Columbus

Mon 3/3

6:25 am-12:34 am

2 stops22h 09m

$464

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Fairbanks in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Fairbanks

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Fairbanks (FAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Fairbanks. You should not have trouble finding flights to Fairbanks from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Fairbanks airport from Columbus. It is only a 4.5 mi journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fairbanks’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks round-trip from $513. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $546, and Alaska Airlines, from $586. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $374 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $393 and Delta from $464 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$413Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$420Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$541Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$567Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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