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$155+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAI
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/66:20 amSFO - FAI
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Tue 12/101:20 amFAI - SFO
2 stops16h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/20$411
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/57:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/93:57 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop25h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/77:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/103:57 pmFAI - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$662
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/77:25 amSJC - FAI
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Wed 12/111:20 amFAI - SJC
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/21$681
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/257:32 pmOAK - FAI
2 stops16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/302:20 amFAI - OAK
1 stop20h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$713
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/56:15 amSJC - FAI
2 stops20h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/74:15 pmFAI - SJC
2 stops18h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/46:00 amOAK - FAI
2 stops43h 10mDelta
Wed 12/111:20 amFAI - OAK
2 stops21h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/20$868
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/266:59 pmSTS - FAI
1 stop16h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/211:50 amFAI - STS
1 stop25h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$982
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/223:00 pmSJC - FAI
1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/267:00 amFAI - SJC
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,001

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:35 am-10:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Fairbanks

Thu 4/24

7:00 am-7:18 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$330

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

1:40 pm-12:34 am

2 stops11h 54m

Fairbanks

Sat 2/8

1:40 am-2:57 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$346

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

Sat 1/11

10:41 am-12:51 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Fairbanks

Mon 1/13

1:42 am-8:49 am

2 stops30h 07m

$376

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Fri 2/14

6:15 am-11:16 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Fairbanks

Mon 2/17

1:46 am-12:33 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$471

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Fri 1/17

6:15 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 19m

Fairbanks

Sun 1/19

1:40 am-4:22 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$507

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

6:59 pm-1:59 am

1 stop8h 00m

Fairbanks

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-8:09 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$622

OaklandFairbanks

OAK - FAI

OAKFAI

Oakland

Fri 4/11

1:15 pm-12:24 am

2 stops12h 09m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/14

1:30 am-4:31 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$627

San JoseFairbanks

SJC - FAI

SJCFAI

San Jose

Fri 12/20

12:45 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 12m

Fairbanks

Mon 12/23

2:20 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$982

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

9:00 am-1:48 am

2 stops17h 48m

$160

San FranciscoFairbanks

SFO - FAI

SFOFAI

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

1:30 pm-12:34 am

1 stop12h 04m

$168

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fairbanks from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to FAI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks as you normally would.

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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks, you will be flying into Fairbanks. Fairbanks (FAI) is just 4.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $155. Delta flights start at $168 while deals on American Airlines start at $317 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks are San Francisco - Fairbanks, San Jose - Fairbanks and Oakland - Fairbanks.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Fairbanks?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$317Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$324Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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