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$501+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Fairbanks (SAT - FAI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — FAI
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sat 3/15
Sat 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 March 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$501
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$729
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 8/176:10 pmSAT - FAI
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sat 8/2312:55 amFAI - SAT
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/9$501
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 8/177:37 pmSAT - FAI
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/243:40 pmFAI - SAT
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 8/167:28 amSAT - FAI
2 stops15h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2311:44 pmFAI - SAT
2 stops10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$618

Find flights from San Antonio to Fairbanks within your budget

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San Antonio

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Fairbanks

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San AntonioFairbanks

SAT - FAI

SATFAI

San Antonio

Sun 8/17

7:37 pm-2:36 am

1 stop9h 59m

Fairbanks

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-5:38 am

1 stop19h 38m

$501

San AntonioFairbanks

SAT - FAI

SATFAI

San Antonio

Sun 8/17

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Fairbanks

Sat 8/23

1:30 am-5:24 pm

2 stops12h 54m

$507

San AntonioFairbanks

SAT - FAI

SATFAI

San Antonio

Sat 8/16

7:28 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 11m

Fairbanks

Sat 8/23

11:44 pm-1:03 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$618

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Deals found on 3/9

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Antonio to Fairbanks

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Antonio to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 SAT to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 March 10, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Antonio to Fairbanks in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to Fairbanks?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings 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 March 10, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,731 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
9,731 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,731 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,731 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,731 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Fairbanks round-trip?

    Currently priced at $501, Delta will fly you from San Antonio to Fairbanks and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $505 and $618, respectively. Delta is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Fairbanks?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Antonio to Fairbanks in July is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 Antonio to Fairbanks

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 March 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$481Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$512Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$662Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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