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$261+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — FAI
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks are usually found in January or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$504
(Delta)

One-way from

$261
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$923
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/182:04 pmBWI - FAI
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Sun 4/271:30 amFAI - BWI
2 stops16h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/11$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 9/110:23 amBWI - FAI
1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/511:44 pmFAI - BWI
1 stop11h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$521
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 11/16:55 pmBWI - FAI
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/85:15 amFAI - BWI
2 stops20h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$525
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/87:31 amIAD - FAI
2 stops16h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/148:59 pmFAI - IAD
2 stops16h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$575
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/88:00 amDCA - FAI
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/149:59 pmFAI - DCA
2 stops19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 6/124:40 pmDCA - FAI
1 stop11h 23mDelta
Wed 6/251:30 amFAI - DCA
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/12$579
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 10/119:30 amIAD - FAI
2 stops18h 33mDelta
Sat 10/183:10 pmFAI - IAD
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/12$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 9/112:45 pmIAD - FAI
1 stop11h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/511:44 pmFAI - IAD
1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Thu 9/181:40 pmDCA - FAI
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/2111:44 pmFAI - DCA
1 stop11h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$613
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 4/111:50 pmBWI - FAI
2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/203:53 pmFAI - BWI
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/91:44 pmDCA - FAI
2 stops13h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/167:00 amFAI - DCA
2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$770
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/122:35 pmDCA - FAI
2 stops12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/267:59 pmFAI - DCA
2 stops11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,351

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 12, 2025.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Fairbanks

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/18

2:04 pm-12:06 am

2 stops14h 02m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/27

1:30 am-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 26m

$504

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/1

10:23 am-7:51 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Fairbanks

Fri 9/5

11:44 pm-3:06 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$521

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/18

7:03 pm-2:15 am

1 stop11h 12m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/28

10:24 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$525

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

7:31 am-7:59 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/14

8:59 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops16h 23m

$575

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

8:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/14

9:59 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$576

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

4:40 pm-12:19 am

1 stop11h 39m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/13

1:30 am-3:31 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$579

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/9

1:35 pm-12:19 am

2 stops14h 44m

Fairbanks

Tue 4/15

1:40 am-7:44 pm

2 stops14h 04m

$590

BaltimoreFairbanks

BWI - FAI

BWIFAI

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/11

1:50 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Fairbanks

Sun 4/20

3:53 pm-9:39 am

2 stops13h 46m

$710

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

DCA - FAI

DCAFAI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

1:44 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Fairbanks

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$770

Washington, D.C.Fairbanks

IAD - FAI

IADFAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/10

10:19 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop25h 22m

Fairbanks

Wed 6/18

11:15 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$893

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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 Washington, D.C.-Fairbanks flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Fairbanks flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Fairbanks flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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
9,735 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,735 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,953 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,735 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
9,735 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 4.5 mi from the city center, Fairbanks is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Fairbanks from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (FAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($504), Alaska Airlines ($521), and United Airlines ($526) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks. Users have found that Delta is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $261 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $266 and United Airlines from $404 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Fairbanks, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Fairbanks and Baltimore/Washington - Fairbanks.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks (average of $517). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fairbanks

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$390Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$409Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$494Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$589Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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