Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fairbanks (CHI - FAI)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Fairbanks and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$470	American, Alaska 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is currently $470
Cheapest one-way flight	$240	American, Alaska 1 stop 12 hr Fri, Jul 31	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is currently $240
Cheapest nonstop flights	$495	United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, May 28 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is currently $495
Last-minute weekend getaway	$797	American, Alaska 1 stop 19 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Fairbanks is currently $797
Cheapest business class flights	$1,406	Delta 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is currently $1,406

Fastest flight	6 hr 33 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Fairbanks takes 6 hr 33 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $375–740
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $550–740

Popular airlines from Chicago to Fairbanks

United

Nonstop

from $496

Typical price: $620–960

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - FAI Every day
Delta

from $470

Typical price: $450–980

212 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - FAI Every day
Alaska

from $503

Typical price: $445–840

149 weekly connecting flights

ORD - FAI Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Fairbanks

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

Fairbanks United States 14 min 4 mi
Central Airport (CEM)

Central United States 2 hr 54 min 99 mi
Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT)

Minto United States 2 hr 55 min 52 mi
Tok Airport (TKJ)

Tok United States 3 hr 33 min 177 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Fairbanks

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Fairbanks are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $375 to $740.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks recently found on Google Flights was with American, Alaska from $470. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Alaska from $240.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $496, flying from May 25 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $470, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $503, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks starts at $470 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $240 and departs on Fri, Jul 31.

6 hr 33 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Fairbanks.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Fairbanks really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Fairbanks.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 212 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .

Another popular airline flying from Chicago to Fairbanks is:

Alaska offers 149 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Fairbanks.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Fairbanks recently found on Google Flights was with American, Alaska from $470. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Alaska from $240.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $496, flying from May 25 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $470, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Fairbanks is $503, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

United flies direct from Chicago to Fairbanks.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Fairbanks at price $797 is offered by American, Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Chicago to Fairbanks.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Fairbanks per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Fairbanks on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Fairbanks start at $495 from Thu, May 28 to Fri, Jun 5 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Fairbanks, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Fairbanks start at $1,406 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Fairbanks start at $470 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 5.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Fairbanks, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Fairbanks starts at $797 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American, Alaska.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Fairbanks at price $797 is offered by American, Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Fairbanks, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.