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$185+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAI — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fairbanks to San Francisco

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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$404
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$394
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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 April 11, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/257:40 amFAI - SFO
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/17:58 pmSFO - FAI
1 stop14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$404

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fairbanks to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fairbanks

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Sun 5/25

7:40 am-4:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

7:58 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 02m

$404

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Wed 5/14

12:50 am-9:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$185

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Sun 5/25

1:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$189

FairbanksSan Francisco

FAI - SFO

FAISFO

Fairbanks

Mon 5/26

11:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 30m

$299

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Deals found on 4/9

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fairbanks to San Francisco

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 April 11, 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 April 11, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Fairbanks to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $404, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Fairbanks to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 31% 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 $185. Delta flights start at $189 while deals on United Airlines start at $299 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 $393). 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 airline flying from Fairbanks to San Francisco

Discover the top airline 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$326Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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