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$169+ Cheap flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco (FAI - SFO)

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 enero 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$380
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(ezTravel 易遊網)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$464
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Cheapest flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sáb. 3/11:39 amFAI - SFO
1 stop9h 40mDelta
dom. 3/94:33 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/16$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
mié. 2/127:00 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
mar. 2/258:20 amSFO - FAI
1 stop19h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
dom. 1/191:42 amFAI - SFO
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/2710:00 amSFO - FAI
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,131

Find flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco within your budget

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FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

sáb. 3/1

1:39 am-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

4:33 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 51m

$380

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

mié. 2/12

7:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

8:20 am-2:22 am

1 stop19h 02m

$445

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

vie. 2/7

9:55 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$169

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

mar. 1/28

1:36 am-3:47 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$176

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

dom. 2/2

7:00 am-8:07 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$482

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

dom. 2/2

7:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops52h 35m

$2,303

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Deals found on 1/16

Compare providers for flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Fairbanks-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fairbanks-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fairbanks-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fairbanks-San Francisco 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 Fairbanks-San Francisco 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 Fairbanks to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FAI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Fairbanks to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fairbanks to San Francisco. 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 Fairbanks to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $380, Delta will fly you from Fairbanks to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as $445. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. Delta flights start at $176 while deals on American Airlines start at $482 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 2 airlines flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco. 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$326Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$405Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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