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$1,092+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Fairbanks (RIC - FAI)

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RIC — FAI
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,092
(American Airlines)

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January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$947
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Best flights from Richmond to Fairbanks
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Fairbanks that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/210:58 amRIC - FAI
2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/97:00 amFAI - RIC
2 stops13h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,092
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 1/26:23 pmRIC - FAI
2 stops30h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/97:59 pmFAI - RIC
3 stops22h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,966

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RIC - FAI

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/2

10:58 am-11:57 pm

2 stops16h 59m

Fairbanks

Thu 1/9

7:00 am-12:06 am

2 stops13h 06m

$1,092

RichmondFairbanks

RIC - FAI

RICFAI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/2

6:23 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Fairbanks

Thu 1/9

7:59 pm-10:54 pm

3 stops22h 55m

$1,966

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Deals found on 12/17

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

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Fairbanks

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Fairbanks at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Fairbanks is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,092 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Alaska Airlines, starting at $1,966.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Fairbanks?

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$621Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$840Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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